Project Manager I - Regional Wastewater Reclamation

Pima County • Tucson, AZ

1d • 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.
• Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.
• 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.
• Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination.
• Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of the candidate’s driving record.
• 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.
• A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.
• Some positions may require satisfactory completion of a personal background investigation by the court or law enforcement agencies, due to the need for access to County Attorney and Court facilities, records, and communication systems.

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

• Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.

What This Job Offers

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