Capital Project Management Project Manager

City of Scottsdale, AZ
Scottsdale, Arizona
Full Time

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Salary

$82,742.40 - $111,779.20 Annually

Location

Scottsdale, AZ

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

FY2425-01042

Division

PUBLIC WORKS

Department

CAPITAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Opening Date

07/01/2025

Closing Date

7/31/2025 11:59 PM Arizona

Description
Benefits
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Introduction

Manages large-public infrastructure projects with multiple funding sources, including federal funds, from establishment of project scope and objectives through completion of construction.

Anticipated starting salary may be up to mid-point depending on candidate's experience and internal equity.

The full salary range is listed above and mid-point for this position is $47.67 per hour.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management, or a related field from an accredited educational institution.
Five years' combined experience in: the management of design and construction of public or private infrastructure, project management and/or building projects; three years of experience as a responsible project manager.
An equivalent combination of education and/or job-related experience that meets the minimum qualifications may be substituted.

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license with no major citations within the past 39 months prior to the start date. The Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles requires that out-of-state driver's licenses must be surrendered within 10 days of relocating to the State of Arizona.
Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.

Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on department/section assignment.

Essential Functions

Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following:

Plans, organizes, coordinates, directs, and administers contracts for the design and construction of capital improvement projects in the City, including negotiating, preparing and executing contracts and amendments.
Develops a project's scope of work, schedule for design and construction, leads staff in the procurement of design and construction services.
Manages the scope, schedule and budget of capital improvement projects, and collaborates with the construction administration supervisors and inspectors to responsibly manage the construction of capital improvement projects.
Resolves procedural, operational, and other work-related design or construction problems, scheduling conflicts, or contract disagreements by meeting with staff, impacted agencies, contractors, consultants, developers, architects, and other project stakeholders.
Provides professional advice and collaborative relationships with city departments.
Prepares RFP's, determines land rights, bid packages and specifications, recommending contract awards, issuing notice to proceeds, processing submittals, progress payments and change orders.
Conducts meetings with residents, owners, developers, architects, engineers, utility companies and partnering agencies relating to design expectations and engineering requirements for Capital Improvement Projects.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position or that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Most work is performed in a City office environment with some work performed in the field doing on-site inspections.
Accesses paved, rocky, or uneven areas.
Exposure to dirt, dust, pollen, inclement weather, temperature extremes and unpleasant odors.
Lift and carry materials weighing up to 30 pounds with assistance.
Operate a variety of standard office equipment including a computer, telephone, copy machine, requiring continuous and repetitive arm, hand, and eye movement.
Travel to/from meetings and various locations.

Benefits Highlights:

The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month
Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits
City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year
Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12.27% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457
Pet Insurance
Bilingual pay compensation Please visit the Human Resources and Benefits Information page for more information.

Please visit the Human Resources and Benefits Information page for more information.

Selection Process:

The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state "See Resume" in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.

Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include:

Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database
Criminal Background screening Drug Screen
39-Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check

The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.

PLEASE NOTE: Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis. Depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR at .... Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (...) may contact HR Receptionist at ....

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.

Full-Time Positions:

The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday and medical leave as well as insurance for medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability insurance. For a more detailed overview of the employee benefits, click here.

Part-Time Positions:

The City of Scottsdale offers paid medical leave for part-time staff.

Commute Solutions Program

City of Scottsdale provides free Valley Metro Platinum passes to employees for the bus and light rail systems when commuting; a vanpool subsidy is also available. Employees can decrease stress, decrease wear & tear on their vehicle, and help the environment all at the same time.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

The City of Scottsdale is considered a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). You may find more information about the PSFL program by going to the Federal Student Aid website by clicking here.

Do you have a valid driver's license (not expired or suspended/revoked)?

Do you have any of the following restrictions on your driver's license? Please note that this does not include vision correction.

Interlock Device
Court Mandated Restricted Hours
I have a Graduated Driver's License (Class G License).
Other Non-Medical Restriction(s)
I have no restrictions on my driver's license

Please indicate which best describes your education. Note: The degree (to include the major) must be listed in the Education Section of the application.

High School / GED or Equivalent
HS/GED/Equivalent & Some College Coursework
Associates Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree or Higher
None of the above

Do you have experience reviewing and interpreting construction documents? If yes, please explain. If you do not have this experience, please indicate 'None' below.

Do you have contract administration experience? If yes, please explain. If you do not have this experience, please indicate 'None' below.

Do you have five years combined experience in: the management of design and construction of public or private infrastructure, project management and/or building stormwater and/or transportation or utility projects; three years of experience as a responsible project manager. If yes, please describe this experience (types of projects) and provide the name of the employer. Employers mentioned here must be shown in the Work Experience section of the application. Do not state "See resume" in lieu of responding to this question.

Do you have previous budget experience related to project management? If yes please explain. If you do not have this experience, please indicate 'None' below.

Have you prepared and presented information to City Commissions, HOA's and/or the general public? If yes provide examples. If you do not have this experience, indicate none below.

Do you have experience managing several small design and construction projects simultaneously? If so, what design and construction delivery methods did you utilize and how did you track each project?

Do you have a Professional Engineering, Professional Architectural or Contractors License in good standing in the State of Arizona? If you have any of these certifications, they must be listed in the 'License and Certifications' section of your job application.

Please describe the types of projects that you have managed, the dollar value and your roles and responsibilities throughout the project. (water/wastewater, infrastructure).

What types of projects are you comfortable managing?

Do you have previous or current experience with project management of federally funded projects? Provide details below.

Please indicate how you learned about this job opportunity with the City of Scottsdale.