Project Manager - Professional Engineer

Maricopa County; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Tuition reimbursement

Healthcare

Paid vacation and sick time

Parental leave

Arizona State Retirement System

Job summary

Maricopa County is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee planning, design and development of complex flood control public works projects. You will manage multiple high-impact projects from concept through construction, coordinating with engineers, planners, and stakeholders to ensure compliance with county, state, and federal regulations.

The role requires a PE license, civil engineering experience, and a driver’s license, with a hybrid work schedule and opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Two years of professional engineering experience.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) by the Arizona Board or another state's board with ability to obtain Arizona registration within six months.
• Valid Arizona driver's license by time of hire.
• Four or more years of professional civil engineering experience.
• Experience with flood control projects.
• Experience in development of design of public works civil projects and construction plans and specs.
• Experience directing consultants, contract management, budgets, and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and guidance in project development.
• Coordinate with consulting engineers, planners, and staff to execute all phases from design to construction.
• Direct development of scope, schedules, budgets, criteria, standards, and specifications; seal documents with PE stamp if required.
• Collaborate with stakeholders; review plans, reports, and cost estimates; prepare authorizations and MOUs.
• Present projects to boards and public meetings; manage stakeholder concerns.
• Participate in consultant selections and contract negotiations.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Contract management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

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

Benefits

• 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

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

We are Maricopa County. Who is that, you may ask? Forbes has rated Maricopa County one of Arizona’s Best Employers in 2024. We are over 13,000 employees strong, providing vital services for one of the fastest-growing counties in the nation, with over four million residents who call Maricopa County home. You may wonder what we do, and it may be easier to answer that by asking what are you interested in! Join us and you will become part of a dynamic group of diverse and talented professionals who are passionate about making a difference and giving back to their communities. We offer career paths and opportunities in just about every job category and job level imaginable, so your journey with us is what you make of it! Along with offering purposeful careers, you can expect a rich selection of economical and comprehensive healthcare options, robust retirement plans, tuition and loan payment programs, and multiple paid leave options, as part of an overall generous compensation and benefits package. Thinking about career options, then please think about us! We are Maricopa County, and we are looking forward to working with you!