What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Manager position at City of Tucson?
Posting Close Date:
Applicants must submit their completed application by 01-11-2026 at 11:59 p.m. MST
Application and Special Instructions
As part of the online application process, all applicants are required to submit both an updated resume and cover letter. Applications received that do not contain a resume and a cover letter with responses to all the required questions listed below will be considered incomplete and will not be considered further in this recruitment process.In your cover letter, please ensure to include responses to the following:
1. This position requires you to be registered as a Professional Engineer. List your Professional Engineering License number and what state you are registered in.
2. Indicate the length of experience you possess in a Supervisory capacity in an engineering discipline or a related functional area. Please include employer(s), title(s) held, and the number of employees you supervised at each position.
“Supervisory” experience is defined as having supervised at least one (1) full-time employee.
3. List any related Project Management certifications (e.g., Project Management Professional, etc.) you possess.
4. Provide a summary of any experience you have interpreting construction documents, including plans, specifications, and design standards. Include the name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience, your job title, and dates of employment.
5. Provide a summary of any experience you have in vertical and/or horizontal construction management, vertical design, utilities to include underground utilities, international building codes, specification writer, ability to read construction plans and interpret specifications, and permitting process. Include the name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience, your job title, and dates of employment.
6. Provide a summary of your experience in communicating complicated policy or strategies to various groups of staff and citizens with a wide variation of expertise. Include the name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience, your job title, and dates of employment.
7. Provide a summary of your experience in generating written work products involving policy development issues. Include the name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience, your job title, and dates of employment.
8. Indicate if you have a valid driver's license with at least two (2) years of licensed driving experience.
Should you have any questions related to this recruitment process, please contact the following:
Jocelyn D. Maez at 520.837.2113 or Jocelyn.Maez@tucsonaz.gov
Brianna Noperi at 520.837.3776 or Brianna.Noperi@tucsonaz.gov
Environmental Services Human Resources at ESD_HR@tucsonaz.gov
ABOUT THIS JOB
Position Specific Summary
The Engineering Manager position with the City of Tucson’s Environmental Services Department manages environmental and engineering consultants working on environmental services programs and construction projects and manages the design and construction budget.
Work is performed under the supervision of the Environmental Services Administrator. This position exercises supervision over division personnel.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordinates the preparation of Capital Improvement Project(s) (CIP), capital budgets, capital plans, and maintains complex CIP records. Oversees construction of projects and contract administration by providing project designs and ensuring CIP compliance. Completes the evaluation process of professional engineering consultants. Serves as a technical advisor and maintains ongoing communication with project stakeholders on CIP statuses to ensure milestones are met.
- Prepares and issues performance evaluations, supervises staff, and participates in disciplinary actions by providing input and recommendations. Approves timecards, leaves, and evaluates positions for workflow efficiencies. Ensures division personnel is in compliance with current engineering laws and regulations through training and meetings.
- Oversees and reviews estimated project budgets, as well as design, construction, permit, and other applicable costs. Ensures accuracy of presented work order estimates, scopes, and budgets to project stakeholders. Confirms the requests for purchase orders and issued Notice to Proceed (NTP) authorizations to awarded contractors. Reviews requested change orders and processes pay applications as submitted by consultants and contractors. Obtains budget approvals accordingly from authorized personnel, and tracks updates to expenditures to adhere to project budgets.
- Oversees division personnel, project stakeholders, and all invested parties to ensure schedule designs and construction milestones are met per awarded contracts. Meets with design team including the project managers and consultants to establish scope of work for fee proposal requests. Participates in the internal review of progress drawings and specifications and gets final approval for distribution back to the design team. Provides department and project stakeholders with expertise in project design matters. Ensures completed project is in alignment with as-built drawings by reviewing and signing off with approval. Attends regularly scheduled design review meetings both in-office and at project sites.
- Provides direction and participates in the creation of bid requests for on-call contracts and collaborates with the Procurement division to create a formal Invitation for Bid (IFB). Holds pre-bid conferences with Procurement personnel to evaluate bids for completeness. Responds to contractor questions and issues amendments to IFB. Provides recommendations to departments and project stakeholders.
- Performs all other duties and tasks as assigned
Working Conditions:
Reporting location at Thomas O. Price Service Center
Work schedule may include early mornings, late evenings, and incidental weekends.
Often works in the field at active construction sites with exposure to physical, ergonomic, hazardous environments, and loud noises.
All duties and responsibilities listed are subject to change.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor’s DegreeExperience: Five (5) years of directly related experience
License/Certification:
Valid and unrestricted driver’s license with two (2) years of licensed driving
Professional Engineering license issued by the Arizona Board of Technical Registration
Registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of Arizona or in another state having a reciprocity agreement with Arizona is required at the time of application. If you are registered in another state, please visit the website http://www.btr.az.gov.
Equivalency: Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related engineering discipline
Supervisory experience in an engineering discipline
Project Management Professional or related Project Management Certification
Experience interpreting construction documents, including plans, specifications, and design standards
Demonstrated ability to generate quality written work products involving policy development issues
Demonstrated ability to communicate complicated policy or strategies to various groups of staff and citizens with a wide variation of expertise
Experience in vertical construction management, vertical construction design, international building codes, specification writer, ability to read construction plans and interpret specifications, and permitting process
POSITION DETAILS
Job Profile
J2014 - Engineering Manager
To view the full job profile including classification specifications and physical demands click
https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Tucson-Talent
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Compensation Grade
G111
Hourly Range
$38.91 - 58.36 USD
The City of Tucson considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.
FLSA
Exempt
Position Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
Department
Environmental Services
Department Link
https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Environmental-and-General-Services
Background Check: This position has been designated to require a criminal background check. The City of Tucson is a Second Chance Employer.
ABOUT US
Benefits: The City of Tucson offers a generous benefits package for benefit-eligible positions. The comprehensive, flexible, and affordable coverage is designed to optimize health and well-being, security and future, and peace of mind. Benefits begin with medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA coverage, surpassing your standard 401(k) program by offering a rich pension plan plus optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings. With your well-being in mind, our paid time off program provides new hires with 38 paid days off in the first year of employment, with time off increasing steadily in subsequent years. We offer twelve weeks of paid parental leave, paid tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, off- and on-the-job training, and opportunities to forge connections with peers and the community through employee resource groups and paid volunteer hours. You can learn more about our benefits at
https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefit-Snapshot.
Citizenship: The City of Tucson employs only U.S. Citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. Citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Status. The City of Tucson does not offer visa sponsorship.
City of Tucson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy), national origin, veteran status, age, disability, genetic testing, or any other protected status. If you believe you have been a victim of discrimination, you may file a complaint with the City of Tucson's Office of Equal Opportunity Programs, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or Arizona Attorney General's Office of the Civil Rights Division (ACRD).
The City of Tucson is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities or who require religious accommodation; please contact Human Resources at
EmployeeLeaves@tucsonaz.gov
or 520-791-2619.
Recruiter Name
Jocelyn D. Maez (41991)
Recruiter Email
ESD_HR@tucsonaz.gov
For Human Resources general questions please contact 520-791-4241.
Salary : $39 - $58