Utility Senior Project Manager

Maricopa County•Phoenix, AZ

2d•$74,000 - $112,500•Hybrid

About The Position

The Utility Senior Project Manager provides critical and necessary support to nearly all county roadway transportation and maintenance projects. It requires the ability to lead a team of utility coordination professionals, multitask, build and maintain professional-quality relationships, and work both independently and as part of a team. The Utility Senior Project Manager must manage, negotiate/obtain agreements, and ensure identification, relocation, and costs for the various utilities on each project. The Utility Senior Project Manager evaluates complex utility designs and ensures that projects are clear of utility infrastructure conflicts prior to construction. Some utility construction, contractor, and other permit review and processing are required, along with assigning, directing, and reviewing the work of others.

Requirements

Two years of professional pre-registration civil engineering experience
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
Certification as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) may substitute for the experience requirement
A combination of related post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications 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

Six years of utility coordination, land surveying experience, construction inspection, construction management, or engineering design
Prior experience with land/property rights, construction standards, traffic control, railroad safety, and design review

Responsibilities

Assure that projects and permitted work are clear of utility infrastructure conflicts, and in compliance with county, state, and Federal standards and regulations
Review and approve the development of utility location basefiles, permits, complex relocation plans, specifications, designs, and costs. Clarify issues and identify additional research and planning required. Verify quality, completeness, and compliance of all submittals.
Represent the Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) at meetings with utility companies, contractors, consultants, other agencies, and project managers to coordinate Department initiatives, project activities, communicate policies and procedures, and resolve complex issues
Direct, manage, and coach utility coordinator staff
Advise County Project Managers, consultants, and other agencies on utility conflict avoidance during project design and construction. Resolve discrepancies between field conditions and plans, and recommend methods to resolve issues
Review and update various manuals and guidelines, including but not limited to Utility Technical Manual, Utility Coordination Guide, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Project Development Manual (PDM)
Conduct field inspections and negotiate field changes
Develop and manage contracts with utility companies, monitor contracts for compliance, review and process invoice payments
Negotiate the cost, design, and location of overhead and buried utility and railroad facilities within county rights-of-way on county and other agencies' public works projects
Other job duties as assigned

Benefits

Work with a greater purpose
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional work-life balance with a hybrid work schedule option
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 a 12% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1