Project Manager

City of Tucson; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 49,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Tucson is seeking a Reliability & Condition Assessment Project Manager to advance reliability-centered maintenance and condition assessment programs for critical water infrastructure. You will evaluate asset condition and risk while developing predictive strategies to improve lifecycle performance and resilience.

You will lead field assessments, coordinate with operations and engineering, and translate findings into actionable maintenance and capital-improvement recommendations as

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Equivalency may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Leads condition assessment programs for assets, evaluates health, failure modes, remaining useful life, and risk to support maintenance and planning decisions.
• Develops predictive and prescriptive maintenance strategies using condition monitoring, asset data, inspection tech, failure history, and analytics to identify failures and optimize interventions.
• Plans and coordinates field condition assessments, including inspections, testing, monitoring, data collection, and verification with operations, maintenance, engineering, contractors and specialists.
• Performs reliability and risk assessments to identify critical assets, single points of failure, and opportunities to improve availability, resiliency, and lifecycle performance.
• Translates findings into actionable work plans, including preventive/predictive maintenance, rehabilitation, repair, replacement, and capital improvement recommendations based on risk and asset criticality.
• Manages reliability projects from planning through implementation, including scopes of work, schedules, budgets, procurement, vendor coordination, and deliverables.
• Performs all other duties and tasks as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Reliability & Condition Assessment Project Manager within Tucson Water is responsible for advancing reliability‑centered maintenance and condition assessment programs for critical and high‑value water infrastructure.

The position evaluates asset condition, failure risk, and performance while developing predictive and prescriptive maintenance strategies to improve reliability, resiliency, and lifecycle performance.

The role also leads field assessments and coordinates cross‑functional projects that translate asset data into actionable maintenance, rehabilitation, and capital improvement recommendations. Work is performed under the supervision of the ORCA Administrator. This position does not supervise.

Essential duties include but are not limited to:

• Leads condition assessment programs for large, high‑value, and/or critical assets and facilities; evaluates asset health, failure modes, remaining useful life, and operational risk to support maintenance and capital planning decisions.
• Develops and implements predictive and prescriptive maintenance strategies utilizing condition monitoring, asset performance data, inspection technologies, failure history, and emerging analytical tools to identify developing failures and optimize maintenance interventions.
• Plans and coordinates field condition assessment activities, including inspections, testing, monitoring, data collection, and verification of asset condition; coordinates with operations, maintenance, engineering, contractors, and technical specialists.
• Performs reliability and risk assessments to identify critical assets, single points of failure, system vulnerabilities, and opportunities to improve asset availability, resiliency, and lifecycle performance.
• Translates condition assessment and reliability findings into actionable work plans, including preventive/predictive maintenance, rehabilitation, repair, replacement, and capital improvement recommendations based on risk and asset criticality.
• Manages reliability projects from planning through implementation, including development of scopes of work, schedules, budgets, procurement requirements, consultant/contractor coordination, and project deliverables.
• Performs all other duties and tasks as assigned.

Working Conditions:

This position is a primary driver and will be expected to operate a city vehicle. This position is mostly office environment but will require work in various climates and working conditions and includes indoor and outdoor work with heavy exposure to extreme physical, ergonomic, or emotional hazardous environment. All duties and responsibilities listed are subject to change.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education Bachelor's degree
• Experience Three (3) years of relevant experience
• Equivalency Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

License/Certifications

• Valid and unrestricted Arizona Class D Driver License - Arizona Department of Transportation - Motor Vehicle Division

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with water infrastructure and/or asset reliability
• Project Management Professional Certificate (PMP)
• ADEQ Water Distribution and/or Water Treatment Certification (Any Grade)
• Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP)
• Certified Reliability Leader (CRL) required within 12‑month probationary period

POSITION DETAILS

Job Profile J0455 - Project Manager View full job profile including classification specifications and physical demands at https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Tucson-Talent.

Compensation Grade G110 Hourly Range $35.37 - 53.05 USD The City of Tucson considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Exempt Position Type Regular Time Type Full time Department Water Utility Department Link https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Water

Background Check This position has been designated to require a criminal background check. The City of Tucson is a Second Chance Employer.

About Us

The City of Tucson offers a generous benefits package for benefit‑eligible positions. The comprehensive, flexible, and affordable coverage is designed to optimize health and well‑being, security and future, and peace of mind.

• Benefits begin with medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA coverage, surpassing your standard 401(k) program by offering a rich pension plan plus optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings.
• With your well‑being in mind, our paid time off program provides new hires with 38 paid days off in the first year of employment, with time off increasing steadily in subsequent years.
• We offer twelve weeks of paid parental leave, paid tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, off‑ and on‑the‑job training, and opportunities to forge connections with peers and the community through employee resource groups and paid volunteer hours.
• You can learn more about our benefits at https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefit-Snapshot.

Citizenship

The City of Tucson employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non‑U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

The City of Tucson does not offer visa sponsorship.

Equal Opportunity

The City of Tucson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer

The city does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy), national origin, veteran status, age, disability, genetic testing, or any other protected status. If you believe you have been a victim of discrimination, you may file a complaint with the City of Tucson's Office of Equal Opportunity Programs, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or Arizona Attorney General's Office of the Civil Rights Division (ACRD).

ADA Accessibility

Compliant Form The City of Tucson is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities or who require religious accommodation; please contact Human Resources at [e-mail].

City Organization

The City of Tucson, founded in 1775 and incorporated in 1877, is a City Manager‑led Mayor and Council government organization comprised of over 5,000 dedicated employees.

Tucson Community

The City of Tucson is recognized as a Top 20 “Best City in America” by Resonance Consultancy. Tucson, Arizona, is a thriving center for bioscience, aerospace/defense, optics, mining, and logistics. With a city population of more than 540,000 and a regional population of more than 1 million, Tucson has 330‑plus days of sunshine a year and is surrounded by majestic mountain ranges. A small‑town feel with big‑city amenities complements its natural beauty. You can learn more about Tucson, Arizona, at Visit Tucson, Arizona. For system related questions please contact [e-mail]. For general Human Resources questions please contact 520‑837‑4190.