Capital Improvement Program Manager

Posting Date

07/23/26

Application Deadline

07/30/26

Pay Range

$82,500 - $130,000 annually

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Flood Control District

About The Position

Are you ready to lead and coordinate impactful capital improvement projects?

This role is responsible for monitoring and managing a multi-million-dollar Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and serves as the central point of coordination and communication for management on all project-related activities, budgets, schedules, and performance. You will be at the forefront of the CIP development, prioritization, implementation, planning, and major maintenance initiatives, helping drive projects from concept to completion.

You will collaborate with municipalities, state and federal agencies, along with internal stakeholders, to deliver projects and long-term infrastructure solutions that make a lasting impact on the community.

About Us

Flood Control? In a Desert? Absolutely!

Though Maricopa County is in a desert, floods occur during two distinct rainy seasons – the summer monsoon and winter frontal rains. Although the Flood Control District has made significant progress over the years, work remains to be done. Maricopa County continues to be one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States, with over 200 people moving here every day! Join our innovative team to help create a safer community for our ever-changing County!

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Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose
• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance
• 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 on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
• Want to learn more about the County’s Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ
  
  

We Require

• Four years of capital project financial management, project or program management
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business or Public Administration, or a related field
• Job-related experience may substitute for required education on a year-for-year basis
  
  

We Also Value

• Knowledge in civil engineering, finance, planning, and project management
• Experience with public works projects
• Experience with Intergovernmental Agreements
• Experience in CIP financial management
• Knowledge of budgeting and project tracking
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal
  
  

Job Contributions

• Manage the annual Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) budget and program performance by developing budgets, monitoring schedules and budget compliance, reviewing cash flow, identifying available funding, and notifying project managers and management of risks requiring corrective action.
• Oversee project scheduling and delivery through monthly schedule reviews, identification of delays and schedule‑impacting activities, verification that project teams are resolving issues, and correction of schedule errors and omissions.
• Ensure CIP financial accuracy and integrity by reviewing and validating budget updates with project managers and cash‑flow staff, confirming completeness and alignment with scope, and identifying opportunities to advance project activities within available fiscal‑year funding.
• Prepare and analyze financial and program reports, including integrated forecasts of CIP revenues and expenditures, flood-control needs, program priorities, and other required documentation supporting long‑range financial planning.
• Manage CIP‑related governance and compliance activities, including preparing project‑authorizing Resolutions and Intergovernmental Agreements, and ensuring adherence to applicable financial, contractual, and administrative requirements.
• Lead program administration and strategic initiatives by facilitating the annual CIP Prioritization Procedure, administering the Small Projects Assistance Program, and completing special assignments affecting the CIP portfolio.
  
  

Working Conditions

• This position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions
• Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly, or requires walking or standing to a significant degree
• Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software, and Hardware: ERP system for financial, budget, and procurement data, web-based databases, heavy Excel use with some Word and PowerPoint use.
  
  

Selection Procedure

• 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 and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact MHRFeedback@maricopa.gov to initiate the interactive process.

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