Construction Project Manager I

Pima County • Tucson, AZ

20h

About The Position

Join our team as a Construction Project Manager I! Are you a driven professional with a passion for construction? Pima County's Project Design and Construction Department is looking for a Construction Project Manager I to lead an array of exciting construction projects that impact our vibrant community! In this role, you will manage construction contracts ranging from $10,000 to $60,000,000, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, maintaining high-quality standards, and delivering projects on time and within budget. Key responsibilities include developing and managing capital construction projects, defining project scope, monitoring contractor performance, and tracking project costs. Successful candidates must demonstrate strong project management skills specific to the construction industry, along with the ability to address and escalate issues as necessary and possess effective communication abilities. We’re looking for candidates with project management experience in construction and evaluating contractor performance. The ideal candidate needs to have strong project management skills specific to the construction industry and effective communication abilities are essential. If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and make a lasting impact in our community, we want to hear from you! Apply now to become a key player in shaping Pima County’s future! Make your mark—one project at a time! This classification is in the unclassified service and is exempt from the Pima County Merit System Rules.

Requirements

• Four years of supervisory, management, or project management experience in commercial, industrial or public works maintenance, repair or construction AND one year of experience in the evaluation of contractor performance in a commercial, industrial or public works setting.
• Valid driver license is required at time of application.
• Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in a design or construction field.
• Minimum five (5) years experience in construction management.
• Minimum three (3) years experience in public sector project delivery.
• Resume attached to supplement job application.

Responsibilities

• Develops, clarifies, and manages complex capital projects
• Defines project scope and identifies contract deliverables required to achieve targeted outcomes
• Manages project aspects to ensure project requirements are achieved in a timely fashion and within budget guidelines
• Identifies required resources, assembles project team, assigns responsibilities, and develops timeframes to facilitate successful completion of project activities and deliverables
• Assists in contract development for professional services
• Monitors consultants and contractors to assure that all contracted deliverables are received and performance standards are met
• Develops project costs and monitors project expenditures to ensure project is completed on time and within budgetary guidelines
• Ensures projects maintain compatibility and consistency with existing architectural and enterprise standards
• Performs cost/benefit analysis of actions and initiatives
• Escalates unresolved problems and issues to the management level, as necessary, to keep projects on schedule and on budget
• Assists in the evaluation and redesign, as necessary, to accelerate project completion
• Possesses and maintains a thorough understanding of project goals and contract terms
• May directly supervise technical and administrative staff

Benefits

• Employees enjoy competitive salaries, generous health insurance coverage, and retirement plans that contribute to long-term financial security.
• Pima County recognizes the importance of a healthy work-life balance, offering flexible work schedules, a generous family leave policy and wellness programs that prioritize employee well-being.
• Employees benefit from opportunities for professional advancement through training programs, workshops, and educational reimbursement programs.
• In addition, a County-wide employee recognition program rewards employees who exemplify the County values of being accountable, respectful and ethical as well as providing great customer service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level