Senior Project Manager - Capital Improvement Projects - Vertical

T eam Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Senior Project Manager-CIP-Vertical. With every position we fill, our focus is on providing best-in-class service to our citizens while offering the opportunity for professional growth in a rewarding and innovative work environment.

The Senior Project Manager-CIP-Vertical reports to the CIP Project Supervisor. The primary duties of this position include:
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• Manages projects from inception through planning, scoping, design, construction, and post-construction.
• Knowledge of standard municipal infrastructure with strong emphasis on municipal buildings, facilities (including public safety), other vertical/architectural structures, parks and recreation amenities, and other municipal infrastructure, i.e., water, wastewater, reclaim, storm water, streets, and traffic control systems.
• Prepares project updates to the CIP annual program update for the assigned project area.
• Provides communication of project-related information with local and other government officials, management, staff, contractors, and the public.
• Supports right-of-way acquisition, including ordering title reports, legal descriptions, appraisals, and negotiations of fair market value with property owners and documentation of the process.
• Developing design and construction project scopes of work, administering and participating in vendor selection processes.
• Reviewing the project budget, processing expenditure requests and contract amendments, approving payments, and confirming funding availability.
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The first review of applications will take place on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, and then a final review will take place after the posting closes. At Team Gilbert , we hire innovative, forward-thinking problem-solvers who love what they do! In addition to possessing the ability to live out our core and functional values daily, candidates must possess the following requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or project management
• 5 years of Design or Construction Management
• 3 years of Project/Contract Management
• 1 year of Right-of-Way acquisition
• 2 years of Municipal experience preferred

Licensing/Certifications :

• Professional Engineers License or Architectural License and/or Project Management Certifications.
• Current and Valid Arizona Driver's License.

HYBRID DESIGNATION: This position has been identified as an eligible position for a Hybrid work agreement. Modified work privileges are approved at the sole discretion of the department director; as such, the department reserves the right to modify or discontinue modified work arrangements at any point. Regardless of work location (Remote, On-Site, or Hybrid) Town of Gilbert employees are required to reside in the state of Arizona.

This position has been designated as a Light work position that spends a majority of their workday in an office environment. Click here to learn more about the different physical exertion levels as defined by the Social Security Administration.

This position is an At-Will position and is FLSA Exempt ineligible for overtime compensation.

The physical demands and working conditions information above is meant to provide a general idea of the conditions for this role. Gilbert is committed to being an inclusive employer of candidates with a wide range of abilities, and looks for opportunities to accommodate different abilities within reason.
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