Project Manager

Maricopa County, AZ

$74K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years managing large public works projects
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or related field
  • Professional Engineer (PE) registration or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certificate preferred
  • Experience with flood control or similar projects is advantageous
  • Strong background in contract management and budget development

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of flood control project plans from inception to completion
  • Coordinate with consulting engineers and planners during project execution
  • Manage project scope, schedules, and budgets while ensuring regulatory compliance
  • Collaborate with stakeholders for comprehensive project reviews and feedback
  • Negotiate project authorizations and prepare documentation for boards and partners
  • Present project updates and address public concerns at community meetings
  • Oversee consultant selection and contract negotiations

Benefits

  • Hybrid work flexibility after initial training period
  • Comprehensive protective equipment provided for construction sites
  • Opportunity to directly influence community infrastructure and safety
  • Professional development opportunities through project involvement
  • Engagement with diverse stakeholders and communities in project execution
Full Job Description
Posting Date
09/22/26

Application Deadline
10/06/26

Pay Range
$74,000 - $120,500 annually

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Job Type
Unclassified

Department
Flood Control District

About the Position

Are you a skilled Project Manager with a passion for impactful infrastructure work? Join our team and lead innovative flood control projects that make a real difference in communities across Maricopa County.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Project Manager to oversee the planning, design, and development of complex public works projects focused on flood risk reduction. This role offers the opportunity to manage multiple high-impact projects from concept through construction, working at the intersection of engineering, environmental planning, and community engagement.

We Require
  • Four years of experience managing large projects in capital improvement, scoping, design, and construction, engineering, architecture, urban planning, traffic/roadway, or related scopes
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Urban Planning, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field
  • A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis


Other Requirements

Successful candidates must possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire.

We Also Value
  • Four or more years of professional civil engineering experience
  • Experience with flood control projects
  • Experience in the development of the design of public works civil projects, and the preparation of related construction plans and specifications (P&S)
  • Have experience in working with and directing consultants, contract management, developing budgets, and project schedules
  • Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) by the Arizona State Board of Technical Registration, or by the technical board of another state, with the ability to obtain Arizona registration within six months of employment, or an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certificate


Job Contributions
  • Provide leadership, direction, and guidance in project development
  • Manage and coordinate consulting engineers, planners, and other staff to assure the proper execution of all phases of a project, including the design, preparation of construction documents, and various agreements
  • Plan the work and direct the development of the project design, scope of work, schedules, budgets, criteria, standards, and specifications; resolve complex problems, and assure conformance to county, state, and Federal regulations
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including reviews of project plans, specifications, technical/design reports, cost estimates, public exhibits, alternative analyses, and other deliverables with in-house staff and project partners
  • Prepare, negotiate, and maintain project authorizations, including MOUs, Resolutions, IGAs, and other associated project documents, coordinate the development of these authorizations with partners, and make presentations to various Boards on projects and project authorizations
  • Present projects at public meetings and board meetings, evaluate stakeholders and public concerns, and ensure project status by working with stakeholders
  • Participate in consultant selections and contract negotiations


Working Conditions
  • This position is eligible for hybrid flexibility after a brief training period
  • Exerting up to 20 pounds occasionally, 10 pounds frequently, or negligible amounts constantly, or requires walking or standing to a significant degree
  • Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions


Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software, and Hardware

Use of a computer on a daily basis, with general office software.

Protective Equipment Required

Personal protective equipment will be required on construction sites and provided by the employer.

Selection Procedure
  • Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
  • Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
  • Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive


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