Public Works Project Manager (PE) - Hybrid, Career Growth

Maricopa County, AZ; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Hybrid schedule

Growth opportunities

Healthcare for you and dependents

Paid vacation & sick leave

Parental leave

Wellness program

ASRS retirement with employer match

Job summary

Maricopa County is seeking a Project Manager to oversee planning, design, and construction of flood control public works. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage budgets and schedules, and coordinate with consultants and stakeholders.

Hybrid work arrangement available after training, with opportunities for growth and a strong retirement program. The role requires engineering licensure within six months of employment, a PE and a Civil/Environmental/Geological background, plus at least two

Qualifications

• Two years of professional engineering experience.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) by the Arizona State Board of Technical Registration or another state, with ability to obtain Arizona registration within six months.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in project development from planning through construction.
• Coordinate with consulting engineers, planners, and staff to ensure proper execution of all project phases.
• Prepare, negotiate, and maintain project authorizations (MOUs, Resolutions, IGAs) and present to Boards.
• Ensure conformance to county, state, and federal regulations and standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, review plans and reports, and manage public exhibits and analyses.
• Assist in consultant selections and contract negotiations.

Education

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

Job description

Maricopa County is seeking a Project Manager to oversee planning, design, and construction of flood control public works. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage budgets and schedules, and coordinate with consultants and stakeholders.

Hybrid work arrangement available after training, with opportunities for growth and a strong retirement program. The role requires engineering licensure within six months of employment, a PE and a Civil/Environmental/Geological background, plus at least two