Maricopa County · 5 hours ago
Senior Project Manager
Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid)
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$90K/yr - $126K/yr
5+ years expMaricopa County is dedicated to improving people's lives through innovative transportation solutions. The Senior Project Manager will oversee complex engineering projects, managing scope, schedule, and budget for the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) while providing leadership and guidance to project teams.
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Responsibilities
Provide leadership, direction, and guidance to the project team following processes and procedures; manage consulting engineers, planners, contractors, and other staff to assure proper execution of all phases of the MCDOT TIP program projects
Coordinate the development of complex project design concepts, detailed plans, design reports, specifications, and estimates for TIP construction projects; facilitate reviews of engineering studies, reports, designs, plans, estimates, and special provisions
Arrange, conduct, and represent the project team in various meetings, including public information, public hearings, neighborhood associations, and local jurisdictions
Maintain project schedule and budget by collaborating with discipline leads and consultants to ensure timely progress and cost control
Provide guidance and assistance to department staff, consultants, and technical advisors on construction and engineering contract issues; provide technical assistance on contract development and requirements, contract objectives, and scope of work
Prepare, negotiate, and maintain project authorizations, including MOUs, Resolutions, IGAs, and other associated project documents
Direct and perform the work related to the development of the scope of work, design criteria, project design standards, and specifications; technical review, and ensure conformance to project plans, and to county, state, and federal regulations
Prepare and present reports on project performance and financial status; participate in various technical and advisory teams, providing advice and information on project status and safety issues; advise, coordinate, and serve on planning and negotiation teams
Review project documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with accepted engineering practices. Seal reports, plans, specifications, and the engineer’s estimates
Ensure effective communication of issues to internal and external stakeholders to obtain consensus on solutions and strategies
Evaluate and analyze issues, recommend, and implement solutions; and resolve complex problems and ensure projects meet scope, schedule, budget, and quality requirements
Other job duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Two years of applicable engineering experience
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil, Structural, Construction, or a related field)
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
Successful candidates must currently possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Arizona Driver's license by the time of hire
Preferred
Five years of applicable engineering experience
Project Management Professional (PMP) registration
Experience with a minimum of two years in a project management position actively managing roadway, traffic, or transportation-related projects
Benefits
Work with a greater purpose
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional work-life balance with a hybrid work schedule option
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club
Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
Company
Maricopa County
Maricopa County is a regulatory agency whose goal is to ensure federal clean air standards are achieved and maintained.
10001+ employees
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