Construction Project Manager

Maricopa County • Phoenix, AZ

4d • $74,000 - $120,500 • Onsite

About The Position

The Construction Project Manager (CPM) manages complex flood-control construction projects and components, providing technical management expertise for multi-million-dollar projects. The CPM ensures flood control structures are built to approved plans and specifications, making in-the-field modifications with appropriate approvals as necessary, so the final project functions as designed to protect people and property during flooding events. You will work closely with the Contractor, the Engineer-of-Record, and with various project partners and agencies.

Requirements

• 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 construction management, engineering, architecture, urban planning, public administration, business administration, or a closely related field
• An equivalent combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis
• Successful candidates must currently possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with projects budgeted over $1 million dollars
• Public works project experience.
• A valid certificate from a nationally recognized institute for certification in engineering or construction technologies and/or relevant public works construction experience, such as NICET, Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Project Management Professional (PMP), or OSHA 10-Hour / OSHA 30-Hour Construction

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, manage, and inspect flood control projects; oversee and coordinate the activities of Construction Management Specialists and contractors to assure projects are constructed according to standards, plans, budget, and specifications
• Inspect and monitor projects under contract; resolve discrepancies between field conditions and design plans; recommend methods of resolving complex problems
• Evaluate the need for design changes and make appropriate recommendations; review plans for conformity to engineering standards, constructability, and state and federal regulations
• Write various analytical reports; make technical estimates of a specialized nature in connection with various projects; review laboratory tests of materials
• Participate in the development of project design concepts and criteria
• Assure project deliverables meet scope, schedule, cost, and quality requirements. Perform technical reviews of shop drawings and other submittments
• Determine and document work completed, and materials used; prepare monthly pay estimates for construction contracts
• Attend pre-construction and regular meetings with clients, contractors, and other concerned parties to review project progress and to facilitate the resolution of construction issues. Respond to questions from citizens and agencies on the projects and construction documents
• Monitor Storm Water Prevention Protection Plan standards to assure National Pollution Elimination System stormwater requirements are met

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance
• 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, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• 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 an 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

What This Job Offers

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