Project Manager - Professional Engineer

Maricopa County, AZ; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Hybrid work schedule

Growth opportunities

Low-cost healthcare for employee and a

Child care benefits (Kids Club)

Paid vacation and sick time

Parental leave

Wellness program

Job summary

Maricopa County, AZ is seeking a skilled Project Manager to lead planning, design, and development of complex flood risk reduction public works projects. You will oversee multiple high-impact initiatives from concept through construction, coordinating with engineers, planners, and community partners.

The role blends engineering, environmental planning, and community engagement, with a focus on delivering projects that protect communities during the summer monsoon and winter rains.

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 ability to obtain Arizona registration within six months of employment.
• Successful candidates must possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Arizona driver's license by the 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 phases of a project, including design, construction documents, and various agreements.
• Plan the work and direct the development of project design, scope of work, schedules, budgets, criteria, standards, and specifications; resolve complex problems and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including reviews of plans, reports, estimates, public exhibits, and other deliverables.
• Prepare and maintain project authorizations (MOUs, Resolutions, IGAs) and present to Boards.
• Present projects at public meetings and board meetings and manage stakeholder concerns.
• Participate in consultant selections and contract negotiations.

Education

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

Job description

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!

Want more information on the Flood Control District of Maricopa County? Check out this video!

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 Day 1


• Want to learn more about the County’s Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

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

Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software, and Hardware

Use of a computer on a daily basis, with general office software.

Protective Equipment Required

Personal protective equipment will be required while on construction sites, provided by the employer.

Selection Procedure

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications


• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile


• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact [e-mail] to initiate the interactive process.