Senior PE Project Manager, Flood Risk & Public Works

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

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.