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Senior Project Manager
full-timePhoenix$90k - $126k

Summary

Location

Phoenix

Salary

$90k - $126k

Type

full-time

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Posting Date

01/28/26

Application Deadline

02/04/26

Pay Range

$90,000 - $126,500 annually

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Transportation

About the Position

Under limited supervision, the Senior Project Manager performs professional engineering work of considerable complexity related to project management of Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) projects. This is characterized by overall responsibility and accountability for the entire project scope, schedule, and budget for major scoping and final design projects or programs.

About Us

We value your time. The time with your family. The time you spend on the road and the time you spend making a difference. At the Maricopa County Department of Transportation, we provide connections that improve people’s lives. By combining innovative technologies with the vast talent of our employees, we plan for future needs and operate a transportation system with the community in mind. Are you interested in contributing to the community in which you work, live, and play? Then, join our team and help us build connections. 

Proud to Offer

  • 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

  • Want to learn more about the County’s Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more!  Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

  • Two years of applicable engineering experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Structural, Construction, or a related field)

  • Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) by the Arizona State Board of Technical Registration, or by the technical board of another state, with the ability to obtain Arizona registration within six months of employment

Other Requirements

Successful candidates must currently possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Arizona Driver's license by the time of hire

We Also Value

  • Five years of applicable engineering experience

  • Project Management Professional (PMP) registration.

  • Experience with a minimum of two years in a project management position actively managing roadway, traffic, or transportation-related projects

Job Contributions

  • Provide leadership, direction, and guidance to the project team following processes and procedures; manage consulting engineers, planners, contractors, and other staff to assure proper execution of all phases of the MCDOT TIP program projects

  • Coordinate the development of complex project design concepts, detailed plans, design reports, specifications, and estimates for TIP construction projects; facilitate reviews of engineering studies, reports, designs, plans, estimates, and special provisions

  • Arrange, conduct, and represent the project team in various meetings, including public information, public hearings, neighborhood associations, and local jurisdictions

  • Maintain project schedule and budget by collaborating with discipline leads and consultants to ensure timely progress and cost control

  • Provide guidance and assistance to department staff, consultants, and technical advisors on construction and engineering contract issues; provide technical assistance on contract development and requirements, contract objectives, and scope of work

  • Prepare, negotiate, and maintain project authorizations, including MOUs, Resolutions, IGAs, and other associated project documents

  • Direct and perform the work related to the development of the scope of work, design criteria, project design standards, and specifications; technical review, and ensure conformance to project plans, and to county, state, and federal regulations

  • Prepare and present reports on project performance and financial status; participate in various technical and advisory teams, providing advice and information on project status and safety issues; advise, coordinate, and serve on planning and negotiation teams

  • Review project documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with accepted engineering practices. Seal reports, plans, specifications, and the engineer’s estimates

  • Ensure effective communication of issues to internal and external stakeholders to obtain consensus on solutions and strategies

  • Evaluate and analyze issues, recommend, and implement solutions; and resolve complex problems and ensure projects meet scope, schedule, budget, and quality requirements

  • Other job duties as assigned

Working Conditions

  • This position is eligible for hybrid flexibility after a brief training period

  • Exerting up to 10 pounds occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time

  • Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions

Machines, tools, equipment, software, and hardware

Computer with various software used by MCDOT

Selection Procedure

  • Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

  • Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

  • Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

  • Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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Other facts

Tech stack
Project Management,Engineering,Leadership,Budget Management,Communication,Problem Solving,Technical Assistance,Contract Development,Design Coordination,Stakeholder Engagement,Compliance,Negotiation,Schedule Management,Quality Assurance,Public Engagement,Team Management

About Maricopa County

The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office is one of the nation’s largest public prosecutorial agencies, serving nearly four million residents in the fourth largest county in the U.S. With more than 1,000 employees, MCAO offers a fast-paced, exciting environment and a supportive culture that fosters empowerment and development. We have 23 specialized prosecution bureaus and a variety of positions including: attorneys, investigators, paralegals, victim advocates and support staff, each of whom is committed to holding criminals accountable, supporting victims' rights, and keeping families safe.

Team size: 501-1,000 employees
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Industry: Law Practice
Founding Year: 1871

What you'll do

  • The Senior Project Manager leads and manages the project team, ensuring proper execution of all phases of the Transportation Improvement Program projects. Responsibilities include coordinating project design, maintaining schedules and budgets, and providing technical assistance on contract issues.

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