Senior Project Manager

Dept of Emergency and Military Affairs; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Dept of Emergency and Military Affairs in Phoenix leads complex military construction and facility modernization projects. The Senior Project Manager mentors a team of five project managers and oversees all project phases from planning through financial close-out.

The role ensures compliance with federal, state, and environmental regulations and provides hands-on training in National Guard processes, procurement workflows, and facility management to support operational objectives.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in Construction Management, Property Administration, or Construction Project Management.
• 5+ years of direct supervisory experience.
• Advanced knowledge of architecture, multi-discipline construction, building codes, and environmental compliance procedures.
• Proficiency with federal and state procurement processes and project management software including APP and PRIDE.
• Ability to obtain Tier 1 security clearance and CAC within one year of hire.
• Valid Arizona state-issued driver's license and ability to pass criminal background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex military construction and facility modernization projects.
• Mentor a team of five project managers.
• Oversee all phases of projects from planning through financial close-out.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and environmental regulations.
• Provide hands-on training in National Guard processes, procurement workflows, and facility management.

Skills

Construction management

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Procurement knowledge

Security clearance readiness

Tools

Arizona Procurement Portal (APP)

PRIDE

Job description

The Senior Project Manager, based at Papago Park Military Reservation in Phoenix, leads complex military construction and facility modernization projects within the Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs. This role requires mentoring a team of five project managers, overseeing all phases of projects from planning through financial close-out, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and environmental regulations. The position involves hands-on training in National Guard processes, procurement workflows, and facility management to support the Arizona National Guard's operational objectives.

Key qualifications:

• 3+ years experience in Construction Management, Property Administration, or Construction Project Management
• 5+ years of direct supervisory experience
• Advanced knowledge of architecture, multi-discipline construction, building codes, and environmental compliance procedures
• Proficiency with federal and state procurement processes and project management software including Arizona Procurement Portal (APP) and PRIDE
• Ability to obtain Tier 1 security clearance and Common Access Card (CAC) within one year of hire
• Valid Arizona state-issued driver's license and ability to pass criminal background investigation