ROLE : MUNICIPAL PROJECT MANAGER
Location: Phoenix or Mesa, Arizona (Onsite)
Compensation: Up to $150,000 DOE
Experience: 8+ Years
Position Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Municipal Project Manager to lead multidisciplinary teams in the planning, design, and delivery of complex municipal infrastructure and site development projects. This role requires strong technical expertise, project management capability, and client relationship skills. The successful candidate will ensure projects are delivered with technical accuracy, regulatory compliance, and high-quality standards while meeting scope, budget, and schedule expectations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and direct the design and delivery of municipal infrastructure projects including water, sewer, stormwater, roadway, site development, and parks/recreation
- Lead preparation of basis of design reports, feasibility studies, preliminary and final engineering design documents
- Develop construction drawings, specifications, and cost estimates
- Serve as primary client liaison including scope development, contract negotiation, and presentations
- Manage project budgets, schedules, and work plans ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery
- Coordinate with subconsultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies
- Ensure compliance with codes, standards, and permitting requirements
- Perform QA/QC on design deliverables ensuring technical accuracy and constructability
- Mentor and supervise junior engineers, EITs, and CAD staff
- Participate in business development, proposals, and client presentations
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required
- Arizona PE license required or ability to obtain within 6 months
- Minimum 8+ years civil engineering experience with 3+ years in project management
- Experience with municipal infrastructure (water, sewer, stormwater, roadway)
- Proficiency in Civil3D, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, SWMM, WaterCAD, SewerCAD, StormCAD
- Strong knowledge of municipal codes, standards, and permitting
- Ability to manage multiple projects including budgets and schedules
- Strong communication and leadership skills
Benefits:
- Competitive salary with performance-based bonus
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Flexible schedules
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Employer-paid LTD, STD, and Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- In-house training, mentoring, and professional development
- Employee recognition programs