Capital Improvement Projects Division Manager
About The Position
The City of Chandler Public Works & Utilities Department is seeking qualified individuals for the role of Capital Improvement Projects Division Manager within the Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Division. This is an operational manager role reporting to the PW&U Assistant Director. It is an at-will position, serving at the PW&U Director's discretion. The role is full-time, exempt, and requires working Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. The Capital Improvements Division is responsible for the management and coordination of the design and construction of the City's capital infrastructure in the Capital Improvement Program. This includes procurement of professional services, design, construction, and construction management for transportation, utilities, public buildings, community services, and other general government improvements. The new team member will supervise, manage, and lead the activities and operations of the Capital Projects Division, including overseeing fiscal, budgetary, and personnel functions, as well as goal setting and policy making alongside a Department Assistant Director. This classification requires an Arizona Licensed Professional Engineer designation.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field.
- 8 years of experience in the design and construction of public facilities, including project assessments, approved products, design standards, schedules, design reviews, project cost estimates, value engineering, construction reviews, and inspection procedures.
- At least 3 years of supervisory experience.
- An Arizona Professional Engineer Licensure (Preferred Civil Engineering Licensure).
- A valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.
Nice To Haves
- Multifaceted experience with a specific focus in design and construction management.
- Creating standards and policies for design and construction.
- Prior experience with the municipality budgeting process.
Responsibilities
- Supervise, manage, and lead the activities and operations of the Capital Projects Division.
- Oversee fiscal, budgetary, and personnel functions.
- Engage in goal setting and policy making alongside a Department Assistant Director.
- Manage and coordinate the orderly design and construction of the City's capital infrastructure in the Capital Improvement Program.
- Oversee procurement of professional services, design, construction, and construction management for transportation, utilities, public buildings, community services, and other general government improvements.
Benefits
- Up to 8 hours paid time off annually to volunteer in the community
- Dress code is business casual, with jeans on Fridays
- 3 medical plans to choose from along with dental and vision coverage
- Accrue 130 hours paid vacation in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
- Accrue 96 hours paid sick leave in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
- 12 paid holidays annually, plus Winter Break leave the end of 2026
- Become part of the Arizona State Retirement System with a 100% city contribution match
- City contributions of 1% gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation
- Robust Employee Wellness program with $350 incentive
- Professional development opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually
- Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership
- Flexible schedule/remote work options (when available)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
