Project Manager - Transportation

Project Manager - Transportation  Salary $84,571.00 - $126,857.00 Annually Location Glendale, AZ Job Type Full Time Job Number 2025-04432 Department Transportation MUNIS- Org Description Transportation Program Mgmt Opening Date 12/11/2025 Closing Date 1/2/2026 11:59 PM Arizona Hours per Week 40 Description Benefits Questions Description An image without description About Us: The City of Glendale's Transportation Department works to ensure safe and efficient travel for the people of Glendale. The Role: An image without description Plans, coordinates, and manages the Transportation Department projects with an emphasis on capital improvement projects. Provides oversight and management on assigned projects. Coordinates with various disciplines within the Transportation Department to deliver projects. The ideal candidate for the role will a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management and five years of increasingly responsible experience in public works project management. Salary and Hiring Bonus: This position is a Grade 412 with an annual salary between $84,571 - $126,857 Benefits: An image without description An image without description An image without description The City of Glendale offers a generous benefits package with competitive rates that become effective the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment. Below are some City of Glendale benefits resources for your review: Benefits Guide FY 25 Benefits Book Essential Functions Plans, coordinates, and manages Transportation Department projects starting from the scoping phase, then through the design phase and ending through the construction and warranty phase, with an emphasis on capital improvement projects within the city's approved Capital Improvement Plan. Prepares project scoping reports. This requires coordination with internal and external staff within the city. Participates in the selection process for design professional services, developing design scopes of work, negotiating consultant fees, and managing design contracts. Coordinates with Property Management Division in the engineering Department when Right-of-way is required. Analyzes and interacts with other department staff to coordinate project activities. Schedules, conducts, and documents project meetings, including meetings with property owners, design review meetings, and constructability review meetings to ensure projects are feasible and constructible. Reviews and provides comments on all state and federally funded projects. Coordinates the development of the scope of work for assigned projects, providing direction to department staff regarding alternate procurement methods for construction services. Manages the work of outside design consultants by establishing preliminary project design requirements, conducting constructability reviews, and preparing preliminary cost estimates. Prepares and negotiates contracts and fees, maintains design schedules and plan reviews. Implements and manages alternate project delivery methods per city procurement guidelines and state statutes. Prepares project cost estimates and develops schedules for bidding, construction; manages construction contracts, conducts pre-bid meetings, bid openings, evaluates bidders, and conducts pre-construction meetings. Prepares and reviews comprehensive project schedules covering all phases, from project scoping through construction completion; investigates and resolves schedule conflicts on capital improvement projects. Negotiates contract change order requests and proposed additions/deletions to contracts throughout the process, reviews pay estimates for contractors and consultants, conducts project progress meetings and project conferences. Provides assistance and project management to department staff. Provides direction and assistance to city staff, developers, consultants, and outside agencies regarding engineering projects. Responds to and resolves citizen inquiries and complaints regarding engineering projects. Coordinates city public works projects with other cities and agencies. Prepares and presents written and oral reports on public works projects for city management and the public. Holds and directs public meetings to keep the public informed of the direction and progress of public works projects. Assists in the development of the division budget and public works capital improvement budget. Represents the city on professional and intergovernmental committees. Operates city vehicles. Performs other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications/Special Requirements/Success Factors Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management and five years of increasingly responsible experience in public works project management. Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education. Knowledge of:. The theory and principles of civil engineering and construction management Project management and supervisory skills Public works design, standards and construction and the methods, materials and techniques used in the construction of public works projects City and state Laws, ordinances, and regulations governing municipal engineering A city public works infrastructure Managing project budgets Basic contract Law, bond and insurance requirements Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) AASHTO Design Guide AASHTO Roadside Design Guide MAG Standards Glendale 2015 Engineering Design Standards Ability to: Use project management and scheduling software Develop and monitor a project budget Make decisions regarding project priorities, costs, and alternatives Perform research, analyze findings, prepare and present reports to city management Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing Establish and maintain effective working relationships with city staff and the public Operate a computer Operate city vehicles Special Requirements: Valid Arizona driver's license. Professional Engineering (PE) certification preferred This position is classified as safety-sensitive which requires candidates to successfully undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to employment. They will be subject to further drug and alcohol testing throughout their period of employment in accordance with the City of Glendale Substance Abuse policy. A post-offer physical assessment is required. The City of Glendale will incur the cost of all required testing. Success Factor Classification Level - Professional/Supervisory To view the success factor definitions please click here. (Download PDF reader) (If needed, click here to download PDF reader). This position 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. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions Office setting. Enters, exits, and operates city vehicles. Employer City of Glendale (AZ) Address 5970 W Brown St Glendale, Arizona, 85302 Phone 623-930-2270 Website http://www.glendaleaz.gov

Salary : $84,571 - $126,857