Transportation Project Manager

Posting Date 05/20/25

Application Deadline 05/27/25

Pay Range $71,250 - $110,000 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, this position performs professional engineering work of moderate complexity related to project management of Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) projects. This is characterized by the overall responsibility and accountability for the total project scope, schedule, and budget of 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 upcoming on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively

Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts

Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

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We Require

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Business Administration, or a closely related field

Five years of applicable engineering and/or project management experience in a position actively managing roadway, traffic, or transportation, or equivalent complexity projects

Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire

We Also Value

Six years of applicable engineering experience

Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Project Management Professional (PMP), or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)

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 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 working with all discipline leads and consultants

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 assure 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

Assure effective communication of issues with internal and external stakeholders to obtain consensus regarding solutions and strategies

Evaluate and analyze issues, recommend, and implement solutions; resolve complex problems; and assure 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.