Utility Construction Project Manager

City-of-Henderson,-Nv; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 95,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Henderson seeks a Utility Construction Project Manager to oversee the construction, start-up, and hand-over of CIP water, wastewater, and reclaimed water systems and facilities. You will manage budgeting, scheduling, contracting, bidding, and on-site construction management to ensure projects meet scope, time, and quality targets.

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in construction management or civil engineering and at least five years of professional project management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in construction management, civil engineering, or related field.
• Five years of professional level construction project management experience coordinating all phases of construction.
• Valid Nevada or border state driver’s license.
• Desirable: Professional Engineer or Certified Construction Manager licensure in Nevada.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction, start-up, and hand-over of CIP projects including budgeting, scheduling, selection of professional services, programming, design, contract documents, bidding, and onsite construction management.
• Oversee selection of professional services and provide on-site construction oversight during project execution.

Skills

Budgeting

Scheduling

Contract documents

Bidding

On-site construction management

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or related field

Job description

The City of Henderson announces an examination to create an eligibility list and to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of Utility Construction Project Manager in the Department of Utility Services. The eligibility list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to one (1) year.

Under limited supervision, manages construction, start-up, and hand-over of Department of Utility Services Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects such as water, wastewater, and reclaimed water conveyance systems and treatment facilities including budgeting, scheduling, selection of professional services, programming, design, contract documents, bidding, and onsite construction management; and performs related duties as assigned.

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive Salary Range of $88,948.52 - $133,422.78 Annually; salary placement for non-represented positions is based on a comprehensive compensation review and takes into consideration the candidate's qualifications as well as internal equity
• Base Wage increase upon successful completion of Initial Probationary or Qualifying Period**
• Annual Pay Adjustment Increase or Lump Sum Bonus**
• General Increase**
• **Contingent upon the City’s financial health and subject to availability of funds as determined by the City (subject to change)
• Work-Life Balance
  • The expected schedule for this position is Monday - Thursday, 6:00 am - 4:00 pm (4 day work week)
• Paid Leave and Holidays
  • Leave and Holidays Policy
  • Family and Medical Leave and Extended Leave Policy
• Comprehensive benefits package*** for all full-time, regular non-represented employees including:
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Long Term Disability (LTD)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Policy
  • Retirement Benefits
    • Nevada PERS (Public Employees' Retirement System)
    • Retirement Health Savings (RHS) Account
    • Deferred Compensation - 457(b) and 401(a) Plans
  • Voluntary Benefits: Pet Insurance, Auto/Home Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, SSgA Upromise 529 College Savings Plan
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLSF) through the Federal Government
  • Tuition and Certification Reimbursement Program, and much more!

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field
• Five (5) years of professional level construction project management experience, having responsibility for coordinating all phases of construction
• Note: An equivalent combination of related training and experience may be considered
• Possess and maintain a valid Nevada or “border state” driver’s license, as defined by NRS 483
• Desirable: Current work experience managing utility capital improvement projects.
• Desirable: Licensed as a Professional Engineer or Certified Construction Manager in the State of Nevada.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION

• Completed Employment Application
• Professional Engineer or Certified Construction Manager Licensure (if applicable)*

Please attach your documents to the 'Attachments' section of your application.

ASSESSMENT DATES

• Oral Board Interview (Weighted 100%) - Thursday, October 15, 2026
• Selection Interview - Wednesday, October 21, 2026

All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS

If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you will be required to self-schedule through the City of Henderson online application system. Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report.

The assessment and selection process for this position will take place on the dates listed above. All candidates who wish to be considered for this position will need to be in Henderson, Nevada, and make themselves available to participate in the testing process at any time on any of the dates listed above.

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application.

Appointment may be subject to the successful and timely completion of a post offer pre-employment background investigation and medical/physical examination, including a drug/alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.