Project Manager - Professional Engineer

maricopa; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Hybrid work schedule

Work with a greater purpose

Opportunities for growth and develop‑/

Low-cost healthcare for you and depend

Job summary

Maricopa County Flood Control District seeks a Project Manager to oversee planning, design, and development of complex flood risk reduction public works projects. Lead multi‑project efforts from concept through construction at the intersection of engineering, environmental planning, and community engagement.

The role offers hybrid flexibility after a brief training period, with tuition reimbursement and comprehensive benefits to support work‑life balance.

Qualifications

• Two years of professional engineering experience.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) by the Arizona State Board of Technical Registration, or by another state's board with the ability to obtain Arizona registration within six months of employment.
• Valid Arizona driver's license by time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, direction, and guidance in project development.
• Manage and coordinate with consulting engineers, planners, and other staff to assure proper execution of all project phases, including design and construction documents; may seal documents with PE stamp.
• Plan the work and direct development of project design, scope, schedules, budgets, and specifications; resolve complex problems and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, review plans and reports, cost estimates, public exhibits, and other deliverables.
• Prepare, negotiate, and maintain project authorizations, MOUs, Resolutions, IGAs; present to Boards on projects and authorizations.
• Present projects at public meetings; evaluate stakeholders and public concerns; maintain project status with stakeholders.
• Participate in consultant selections and contract negotiations.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil, Structural, Environmental, Mechanical, etc.)

Job description

Posting Date

09/22/26

Application Deadline

10/06/26

Pay Range

$90,000 - $133,750 annually

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Flood Control District

About the Position

Are you a skilled Project Manager with a passion for impactful infrastructure work? Join our team and lead innovative flood control projects that make a real difference in communities across Maricopa County.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Project Manager to oversee the planning, design, and development of complex public works projects focused on flood risk reduction. This role offers the opportunity to manage multiple high-impact projects from concept through construction, working at the intersection of engineering, environmental planning, and community engagement.

About Us

Flood Control? In a desert? Absolutely!

Though Maricopa County is in a desert, floods occur during two distinct rainy seasons - the summer monsoon and winter frontal rains. Although the Flood Control District has made significant progress over the years, work remains to be done. Maricopa County continues to be one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States, with over 200 people moving here daily!

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Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose
• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance, with a hybrid work schedule option
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to the Maricopa County Kids Club , dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring an 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day1

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We Require

• Two years of professional engineering experience
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil, Structural, Chemical, Environmental, Mechanical, etc.), Landscape Architecture, Surveying, Hydrology, Environmental Science, Geology, or a related field
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) by the Arizona State Board of Technical Registration, or by the technical board of another state, with the ability to obtain Arizona registration within six months of employment

Other Requirements

• Successful candidates must possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire.

We Also Value

• Four or more years of professional civil engineering experience
• Experience with flood control projects
• Experience in the development of the design of public works civil projects, and the preparation of related construction plans and specifications (P&S)
• Have experience in working with and directing consultants, contract management, developing budgets, and project schedules

Job Contributions

• Provide leadership, direction, and guidance in project development
• Manage and coordinate with consulting engineers, planners, and other staff to assure the proper execution of all phases of a project, including the design, preparation of construction documents, and various agreements. May be required to seal documents utilizing a PE stamp
• Plan the work and direct the development of the project design, scope of work, schedules, budgets, criteria, standards, and specifications; resolve complex problems, and assure conformance to county, state, and Federal regulations
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including reviews of project plans, specifications, technical/design reports, cost estimates, public exhibits, alternative analyses, and other deliverables with in-house staff and project partners
• Prepare, negotiate, and maintain project authorizations, including MOUs, Resolutions, IGAs, and other associated project documents, coordinate the development of these authorizations with partners, and make presentations to various Boards on projects and project authorizations
• Present projects at public meetings and board meetings, evaluate stakeholders and public concerns, and ensure project status by working with stakeholders
• Participate in consultant selections and contract negotiations

Working Conditions

• This position is eligible for hybrid flexibility after a brief training period
• Exerting up to 20 pounds occasionally, 10 pounds frequently, or negligible amounts constantly, or requires walking or standing to a significant degree
• Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions

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