Senior Project Manager-Engineering

Salary

$100,091.33 - $148,586.06 Annually

Location

Goodyear, AZ

Job Type

Full-Time

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

FY2600585

Division

ENG -Engineering

Department

Engineering

Opening Date

11/18/2025

Closing Date

12/2/2025 4:00 PM Arizona

FLSA

Exempt

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Job Description Summary

The Senior Project Manager leads, manages, and coordinates complex and technically challenging capital improvement, department operational projects from establishment of project scope through completion including warranty period if applicable. Duties may include, but are not limited to, project research; document drafting and preparation; contract review and development; plans, specification, and bid document preparation; bid coordination and review; project updates; construction administration; on-site inspection and coordination; and other related tasks assigned by the Supervisor.

The ideal candidate will be a licensed Professional Civil Engineer (PE) with eight or more years of experience in civil engineering design and/other management of capital improvement various underground utilities which include water, wastewater, stormwater mains and appurtenances, water production and storage facilities, wells and water and/or wastewater treatment facilities projects. They will bring at least one year of experience mentoring technical or professional staff, as well as at least one year of experience working in a government environment. A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a closely related field is preferred.

This individual will have a strong background in delivering complex, multi-disciplinary projects, with a focus on water and wastewater design and construction. They will have demonstrated success in collaborating with project owners and stakeholders to develop comprehensive scopes of work, accurate cost estimates, and realistic project schedules, while proactively identifying and addressing risks and mitigation strategies.

In addition, the ideal candidate will be well-versed in government procurement procedures, and possess experience in monitoring project budgets, expenditures, and managing consultant and construction contracts.

At The City Of Goodyear, You Will Be a Part Of An Organization That Values Its Employees As Their Greatest Asset. You Will Become Part Of a Dedicated Team Of Professionals That Are Committed To Building And Maintaining a Highly Engaged Workforce. You Will Be Challenged To Learn And Grow In An Environment That Values Employee Development And Career-building. You Will Thrive In a Culture Of Innovation. We Believe That Successful Employees Are Those That Possess These Six Core Values

Adaptability - Integrity - Initiative - Empathy - Optimism – Innovation

Only a limited number of the most qualified applicants meeting the City's requirements will be invited for an interview. The examination process for this position will consist of a panel interview. All communication regarding application status and interview notifications will be sent via email- please monitor your junk/spam email for communication as it will come from a system generated source.

Essential Functions

This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The following functions do not identify all duties performed by the incumbent. Other duties and responsibilities will be performed as assigned.

• Prepares request for proposals/qualifications, manages the consultant selection process, prepares contracts for outside professional services and construction services, makes recommendations to Supervisor for the project delivery method, attends meetings, reviews plans and cost estimates, makes technical decisions and recommendations to consultants, coordinates with various departments, and prepares plans and specifications for a variety of capital improvement projects.
• Prepares status reports and presents project status to supervisor to update Department Director, Deputy City Manager, City Manager, and/or Council. Prepares Council Action Report (CAR) and presents to Council.
• Facilitates the advancement of complex projects through various phases of implementation. Plans, organizes, and administers project designs and construction contracts; and monitors process of contracting services, schedules, and meetings.
• Prepares project budgets and schedules.
• Meets with City staff, consultants, and other stakeholders to determine project scope of work and requirements to meet and conform to City standards.
• Communicates with the general public, contractors, consultants, other City employees, vendors, management, public officials, and others to successfully complete the project.
• Attends meetings that relate to projects (pre-bid, pre-construction, construction progress, Council meetings), visits and inspects construction sites for progress.
• Resolves procedural, operational, and other project-related problems and confers with supervisor when developing and proposing solutions and implementing solutions.
• Organizes public meetings to solicit input for development/design of projects.
• Communicates with the public to provide proper information regarding planned projects and projects currently underway.
• Provides information and updates to the CIP Manager and City Engineer
  
  

Requirements

• Formal Education/Knowledge: Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Experience: Minimum five years of experience in a related field.
• Certifications and Other Requirements: Valid Driver's License
• Reading: Work requires the ability to read and interpret general correspondence, memorandums, letters, blueprints, construction plans, contract documents, microfiche reports, as-builts, technical specifications, engineering drawings, etc.
• Math: Work requires the ability to perform general through complex math calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division; calculate decimals and percentages; perform mathematical operations involving basic algebraic and geometric principles and formulas; and compute quantities and make cost estimates.
• Writing: Work requires the ability to write general correspondence, memorandums, letters, reports to staff and Council, information to the general public, project conditions, change orders, and construction notes or related information clearly so there is little possibility of misinterpretation by contractors.
• Managerial: Job has no responsibility for the direction or supervision of others but may provide advice/direction to an employee with less experience/skill or tenure.
• Budget Responsibility: Significant - Oversees budget preparation of a project budget. Reviews and approves expenditures of significant budgeted funds for the department or does research and prepares recommendations for city-wide budget expenditures.
• Policy/Decision Making: Significant - The employee normally performs the duty assignment according to his or her own judgment, requesting supervisory assistance only when necessary. Projects and daily work are managed with little oversight, however special assignments and significant work products may be reviewed upon completion. Typically positions in this category are supervisor to mid-management jobs.
• Technical Skills: Broad Application - Work requires advanced skills and knowledge in approaches and systems, which affect the design and implementation of major programs, solutions for highly complex issues, and/or processes organization-wide. Independent judgment and decision-making abilities are necessary to apply technical skills effectively.
• Interpersonal/Human Relations Skills: High - Interactions at this level typically result in recommendations regarding policy development, changes in policy, and implementation of policies. Interactions at this level are typically concerned with providing communications at higher levels of organizational operations and may utilize activities such as evaluating customer satisfaction, developing cooperative associations, and allocating resources to improve work operations, work quality, overall achievement of organizational goals and objectives, and customer satisfaction.
  
  

12 Month Objectives

Within 3 Months

• Gain a clear understanding of each of the City’s Core Values and the expected behaviors associated with each to ensure you are modeling them daily.
• Become familiar with the City’s CIP structure in general and with your assigned project’s scope, schedule, and budgets.
• Become familiar with city and department policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Submit project update reports to appropriate project stakeholders monthly.
• Prepare an agenda and attend biweekly one-on-one meetings with your supervisor.
• Update CIP monthly reports to include, but not be limited to: Monthly CIP Meetings, Monthly CIP Map Updates, TDX Project Status Reports, etc.
  
  

Within 12 Months

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Engineering coworkers and other city departments, with an emphasis on project owners, Development Services, Budget and Finance (including Procurement), and Legal.
• Become familiar with the City of Goodyear Engineering Design Standards and Details Manual, the adopted International Building Code, and various Approved Equipment and Materials Lists.
• Become familiar with the City of Goodyear’s electronic plan review system, Acella.
• Assist in the preparation/revision of the City’s CIP Plan by working with CIP Owners and departments to review and prepare comprehensive scopes, realistic schedules, and accurate budgets.
• Participate in continuous improvement measures to advance operational efficiencies for the Engineering Project Management Team in administering the CIP.
• Provide general assistance to the CIP Manager and other Engineering staff as necessary.
  
  

The City of Goodyear offers a highly competitive benefits package including:

• Vacation Leave: 14 days per year, increasing with longevity. Goodyear offers an enhanced vacation benefit of recognizing total years of service under all Arizona public retirement systems for accruing vacation.
• Sick Leave: 12 days per year
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year, including one floating holiday the first full pay period of January
• Flexible Holiday: 24 hours per calendar year (prorated based on hire date)
• Health Insurance: Three health plans available to select from at a group rate
• Dental Insurance: Two dental plans available to select from at a group rate
• Vision Insurance: Available at a group rate
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Health Care and Dependent Care accounts available
• Short Term Disability Insurance: City-paid coverage
• Cancer Benefit: City-paid coverage
• Life Insurance: City-paid insurance valued at twice the annual salary ($400,000 maximum); additional life insurance for self and/or dependent is available at employee's cost
• Longevity pay beginning at year six
• Tuition Assistance: $5,250 per calendar year
• Employee Assistance Program
• Onsite wellness center/clinic
• Access to the Goodyear Recreation Center
• Robust employee well-being program
• Free identify theft monitoring and protection with Aura
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan: 2% city match (employee contributes 1%)
• Retirement Health Savings: $22.50 city contribution (employee contributes $12.50 per pay period)
• Retirement: Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined Benefit plan with mandatory city and employee contributions currently at 12.00%. Plan includes Long Term Disability Benefit.
  
  

01

(Q1) Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No
  
  

02

(Q2) Please Indicate Your Highest Level Of Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Associates Degree
• Bachelor's Degree or Above
  
  

03

(Q3) How many years of project management or related experience do you have?

• No Experience
• 1-4 years
• 5-6 years
• 7-8 years
• 9 years
  
  

04

(Q4) Are you a registered Professional Engineer in Arizona?

• Yes
• No
  
  

05

(Q5) If you answered no to question 4, are you able to obtain your Professional Engineer license in Arizona within 6 months of hire?

• Yes
• No
  
  

06

(Q6) How many years of progressive experience do you have in managing, coordinating and planning Capital Improvement water, wastewater, stormwater mains and appurtenances, water production and storage facilities, wells and water and/or wastewater treatment facilities projects?

• 0-1 year
• 2-4 years
• 5-7 years
• 8 years
  
  

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(Q7) How many years of experience do you have working in a government or public agency setting?

• No experience
• 1 year
  
  

08

(Q8) How many years of experience do you have preparing project scope, schedule, and budget documents for Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects?

• 0-1 year
• 2-4 years
• 5 years
  
  

09

(Q9) How many years of experience do you have monitoring departmental and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) expenditures and contracts, including knowledge of public sector procurement practices?

• 0-1 year
• 2-4 years
• 5 years
  
  

Required Question

Employer City of Goodyear

Address 1900 N. Civic Square

Goodyear, Arizona, 85395

Website http://www.goodyearaz.gov