Senior Project Manager

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager works under the general direction of the Deputy Director of Design and Project Management within the Construction and Facilities Management Office. The role guides, facilitates, and executes complex, high-value military construction (MILCON) and Sustainment, Restoration, and Modernization (SRM) projects in accordance with federal and state deadlines and budgets. A key focus is supervising, supporting, and mentoring project managers through the full project lifecycle, including National Guard Bureau processes, state procurement workflows, and environmental compliance. The position also promotes continuous improvement through teamwork, root-cause problem solving, Standard Operating Procedures, and performance-metric review.

The position is based at Papago Park Military Reservation in Phoenix, Arizona, and requires in-state travel. It requires a valid Arizona driver’s license appropriate to the assignment, a criminal background investigation, and the ability to obtain a favorable Tier 1 investigation for a Common Access Card within one year of hire. Employees must also complete E-Verify. The stated salary is up to $32.4840 per hour, depending on experience. The posting closes October 30, 2026.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in Construction Management, Property Administration, or Construction Project Management.
• At least 5 years of direct supervisory experience.
• Possess and maintain a current, valid Arizona state-issued driver's license appropriate to the assignment; acceptable driving records and any required driver training apply to employees driving on state business.
• Ability to pass a criminal background investigation and obtain a favorable Tier 1 investigation for a Common Access Card within one year of hire.
• Ability to travel in-state.
• Knowledge of architecture and multidisciplinary construction principles, practices, materials, and methods, including civil, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing disciplines.
• Knowledge of building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical codes, ADA Standards for Accessible Design, and OSHA safety regulations.
• Knowledge of environmental compliance procedures, including NEPA and preparation of Environmental Records of Consideration.
• Knowledge of federal and state procurement processes, scopes of work, Independent Government Estimates, purchase orders, and Arizona Procurement Portal requisitions.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and municipal laws, ordinances, and building codes.
• Knowledge of budget formulation, project cost tracking, and capital investment expenditure planning.
• Knowledge of agency organization, functions, and administrative procedures, as well as National Guard project authorization and execution processes, including NGB Form 420-R and DD Form 1354 workflows.
• Ability to assess blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications and identify design conflicts or structural deficiencies.
• Ability to evaluate technical designs and engineering specifications for compliance with UFC and environmental requirements.
• Ability to identify code violations, defects, safety hazards, and deviations from scopes of work during construction.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for briefing leadership, preparing presentations, and communicating with vendors.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and maintain professional relationships with internal partners and external contractors.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Ability to use specialized systems including PRIDE, PROCORE, RSMEANS, and the Arizona Procurement Portal.
• Ability to mentor, train, organize, coordinate, and supervise technical project managers through MILCON and SRM project phases.
• Ability to develop practical procedures and hands-on solutions to construction, environmental, and operational problems.
• Ability to incorporate facility requirements and utility-service layouts into integrated project designs.
• Ability to review costs, schedules, and deliverables; track budgets; process vendor invoices; and handle administrative requirements.
• Newly hired State employees must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience managing projects within an Army National Guard or Air National Guard CFMO structure.
• Ability to obtain a Certificate of Completion in CFMO 204 coursework.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Arizona Procurement Portal requisition-to-award workflows.
• Hands-on experience processing NGB 420-R project applications, DD 1354 real-property transfers, and Environmental Records of Consideration.
• Active use of PRIDE for MILCON/SRM tracking.
• A combination of experience, education, and training that meets the stated knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, support, and train a team of five project managers through the project lifecycle, from initial programming to final real-property close-out.
• Train staff to develop and vet scopes of work and performance work statements, create purchase requisitions in the Arizona Procurement Portal, and prepare and submit National Guard Bureau Form 420-R applications.
• Guide complex MILCON and SRM projects from conception through physical completion and financial close-out, aligning them with operational objectives, Master Cooperative Agreement limits, and federal timelines.
• Coordinate preparation, submission, and tracking of DD Form 1354 for accurate real-property capitalization.
• Facilitate National Environmental Policy Act compliance, including Environmental Records of Consideration and statutory checklists.
• Provide guidance on facility planning, project requirements, and Real Property Planning Board actions.
• Facilitate reviews of plans, specifications, and construction contract documents for compliance with Unified Facilities Criteria, environmental records, ADA, and municipal codes.
• Conduct site visits and inspect project activities for conformance with specifications, quality expectations, safety standards, and timelines.
• Assist with project purchase orders in collaboration with State Procurement and Contracting and the federal United States Property and Fiscal Office accounting offices.
• Review project costs, schedules, and deliverables, and ensure junior project managers can track finances, process vendor payments, and manage state procurement requisitions.
• Perform other duties related to the position as assigned.

Benefits

• Sick leave
• Vacation and 10 paid holidays per year
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan through the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS); fire personnel participate in PSPRS
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional short-term disability insurance
• Optional deferred compensation plans
• Optional supplemental life insurance
• Paid Parental Leave program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed