Project Manager I - Regional Wastewater Reclamation

Pima County • Tucson, AZ

1d • $63,544 - $88,961 • Onsite

About The Position

The Project Manager I position will oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of capital improvement projects within Pima County Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department (RWRD) $50 million annual capital program, directly supporting the department $1.2 billion portfolio of assets. This role ensures projects are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with regulatory standards while maintaining the facility’s long-term operational efficiency and sustainability. You will collaborate with engineers, contractors, consultants, and stakeholders to advance critical infrastructure investments, including equipment replacements, system upgrades, and capacity expansion initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in a project-related field, as defined by the department head at the time of recruitment, AND four years of professional-level experience in coordinating, monitoring, administering, or managing project or specialized work unit activities (Relevant professional level experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.) OR: Two years of experience with Pima County in a Program Coordinator or related position, as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.
• Valid driver license is required at time of application.
• Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment.
• The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures.
• The County requires pre-employment background checks.
• Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum three (3) years experience managing stakeholders during design and construction projects.
• Minimum three (3) years experience managing design and construction project budgets.
• Minimum three (3) years experience in design and construction contract management.
• Minimum three (3) years experience working with outside consultants, contractors, and municipal governments.

Responsibilities

• Develops project goals, objectives, policies, and procedures and establishes short- and long-range project performance plans subject to management review.
• Manages and administers project activities and evaluates project effectiveness and success.
• Develops, negotiates, monitors, and administers contracts, intergovernmental agreements, and/or financial and service agreements for the project managed.
• Monitors project contract compliance and takes corrective action as required.
• Performs as a project representative within the community, delivers informational news releases, serves as a project contact person and participates in community awareness activities.
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships and coordinates project activities with other county departments, public and private agencies, organizations and groups to promote the project and its goals.
• Analyzes federal, state and local legislation and ensures project compliance with applicable regulations and policies.
• Directs organizational and management studies for the purpose of identifying problems and alternative solutions to the problems.
• Develops, writes and administers the project’s annual budget, prepares project-related financial forecasts and identifies funding sources to support project activities.
• Reviews and analyzes routine and special reports detailing the status and/or success of the project, prepares recommendations and/or initiates corrective action.
• Evaluates management problems and makes decisions regarding the proper course of action.
• May supervise the activities of county staff and evaluate performance.
• May make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors regarding project objectives.
• May direct the preparation and submittal of proposals and grant applications.
• May access or maintain specialized databases containing project-specific information to review information or generate reports.

Benefits

• competitive salaries
• generous health insurance coverage
• retirement plans
• flexible work schedules
• generous family leave policy
• wellness programs
• opportunities for professional advancement through training programs, workshops, and educational reimbursement programs
• County-wide employee recognition program

What This Job Offers

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