Public Works Flood Control Project Manager

Atalnt Llc; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Generous PTO plan

401(k) with employer matching

LTD/STD/Life Insurance

In-house training programs

Employee Appreciation events

Opportunity to participate in community events

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm is seeking a Public Works Flood Control Project Manager in Phoenix, AZ. This role involves leading projects related to water resources, hydrologic modeling, and flood hazard mitigation. The ideal candidate will possess strong client service skills and a BS in Civil Engineering, along with an AZ Professional Engineer’s license. This position offers competitive pay, generous PTO, and 401(k) matching, alongside opportunities for professional growth and community involvement.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering and AZ Professional Engineer’s license required.
• Ability to plan, organize, supervise, coordinate technical work.
• Must possess Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) or obtain within six months.

Responsibilities

• Attend and participate in business development and client marketing.
• Lead water resources projects including flood hazard identification.
• Mentor staff, supervise planning, and oversee construction document production.

Skills

Client service skills

Marketing and business development

Project budgeting

Technical knowledge in water resources

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

AZ Professional Engineer’s license

Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM)

Tools

FLO-2D

Job description

Public Works Flood Control Project Manager

Phoenix, United States | Posted on 02/19/2026

Job Title:Public Works Flood Control Project Manager

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: Phoenix, AZ

CompanyDetails:

The company is ais a locally-owned and operated civil and transportation engineering firm serving Arizona communities since 1984. The #1 ranked civil engineering firm in Arizona for 22 consecutive years and Best Places to Work for 6 years in a row (Ranking Arizona).

Job Description

We areseeking a talented Public Works Flood Control Project Manager with a passion for Water Resources , specifically surface water. The ideal candidate will lead and direct the activities necessary to meet client expectations. Prior experience demonstrating people skills, technical skills and management skills are essential to this position. In brief, this position will attend and actively participate in business development, client marketing and project development.

This is a great opportunity to lead a variety of water resources related projects involving hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and analysis, flood hazard identification/mitigation, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) studies, Area Drainage Master Studies and Plans (ADMS/P), sediment yield, river mechanics, transportation drainage, and stream stabilization design. Knowledge in the application of FLO-2D is required. This candidate will mentor staff, review engineering calculations, prepare design reports and exhibits, supervise the planning, development, and oversee the production of construction documents. They will conduct quality control reviews of 1D and 2D computer models, floodplain mapping, watershed planning, stream stabilization, closed conduit systems, hydraulic structures, and open channel designs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Client service skills or ability to develop.
• Marketing and business development with record of winning projects.
• Develop scopes, prepare cost proposals, and negotiate contracts.
• Create and manage project budgets, schedules, and resource allocation.
• Experienced in employee supervision, development, and mentoring.
• Apply technical knowledge throughout project duration.

Requirements

• BS in Civil Engineering, AZ Professional Engineer’s license.
• Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) is required or ability to obtain within six months.
• Ability to plan, organize, supervise, coordinate technical work and satisfy clients.
• Ability to communicate clearly, including speaking, listening and writing.
• Pathway to ownership
• Competitive pay
• Generous PTO plan
• 401(k) with employer matching
• LTD/STD/Life Insurance
• In-house training programs
• Employee Appreciation events
• Opportunity to participate in community events