Site Review Project Manager I - Development Services

Pima County • Tucson, AZ

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Pima County Development Services Department is seeking an experienced and motivated professional to join their team as a Site Review Project Manager I. This role requires strong knowledge of residential and commercial construction, building systems, and applicable building codes, with a commitment to providing excellent public service and ensuring safe, compliant development. The Site Review Project Manager I will coordinate the review of construction documents to ensure building plans comply with County regulations, codes, laws, ordinances, and statutes. The position involves close collaboration with contractors, developers, architects, engineers, and internal departments to facilitate efficient project reviews and offer technical guidance throughout the development process. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, project management, construction management, land planning, architecture, engineering or a related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND four years of professional experience in development project management or review. (Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.) OR: Four years with Pima County in a Construction Project Coordinator, Planner I, or related position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.
• Valid driver license is at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is 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

• ICC Commercial Plans Examiner certification or related certifications.
• Minimum one (1) year experience applying and interpreting building codes and regulations.
• Minimum one (1) year experience with structural engineering principles, including load paths.
• Minimum one (1) year experience using GIS, permitting, and inspection software.
• Minimum one (1) year experience zoning, grading, and land development regulations.
• Minimum one (1) year experience assisting team members and providing customer service.
• Supervisory or lead experience.
• Minimum one (1) year experience using Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Manages subdivision plats, development concept permits, site construction permits, and other instruments and activities related to private development within the County.
• Reviews projects for statutory and other regulatory requirements as assigned.
• Coordinates and guides internal and external agency approving authorities as to process and regulatory functions associated with private development project approval.
• Solicits, coordinates, evaluates and consolidates review comments from other agencies and approving authorities.
• Serves as ombudsman in matters pertaining to private development project approval across County departments and exterior agencies.
• Develops, implements and administers new strategies to project and program development approval in line with department goals and County Administrator commitments, while managing project risk to the County.
• Implements project and/or program quality control/quality management.
• Participates in code development/update processes and recommends modifications to regulations and standard operating procedures.
• Coordinates development approval with business clients and other County departments.
• Coordinates the integration of business development activities with those of other County departments and divisions.
• May supervise, train and evaluate professional, technical and support staff, make recommendations on hiring, termination, and related personnel activities to management and initiates progressive discipline processes as necessary.

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: Entry Level