Utility Project Manager

Maricopa County
parental leave, sick time, tuition reimbursement
United States, Arizona, Phoenix
2901 West Durango Street (Show on map)
Nov 12, 2024
Posting Date 11/12/24 Application Deadline 12/12/24 Pay Range Hiring Pay Range: $26.00 - $33.50 hourly Full Range: $26.00 - $41.00 hourly Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek. Job Type Unclassified Department Transportation About the Position Are your talents being fully utilized? Apply for the Utility Project Manager position today! In this role, you will take on project management work of considerable difficulty and complexity, specifically related to utility coordination, design, and relocation. You will have project management responsibility characterized by the overall responsibility and accountability for the budget of utility design and relocation for Transportation Improvement Projects. By joining our team, you will accelerate your career by working on a diverse range of projects with a collaborative team in an engaging environment. We offer excellent benefits, a healthy work-life balance, and a diverse network of like-minded peers. About Us We value your time. The time with your family. The time you spend on the road. And the time you spend making a difference. At the Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT), we provide connections that improve people's lives. By combining innovative technologies with the vast talent of our employees, we plan for future needs and operate a transportation system with the community in mind. Are you interested in contributing to the community in which you work, live, and play? Then, join our team and help us build connections. 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 Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts Employee discounts for goods and services Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1 Learn more at Work With Us \| Maricopa County, AZ We Require Four years of public or private sector construction communications, utility coordination/management, computer-aided drafting, and/or engineering work experience Associate's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a closely related field A combination of post-secondary education and/orjob-related experience may substitute for theminimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire We Also Value Associate's degree in Management Communication Experience presenting and speaking individually and in groups Experience in conflict resolution and problem-solving Job Contributions Manage utility projects and on-call consultants, prepare scope of work, request estimates from utility companies, develop a contractual agreement for director or board approval, and process invoices for payment Provide leadership, direction, and guidance in project management processes and procedures; manage consulting design engineers, consultants, contractors, and other staff to ensure proper execution of utility design and relocation Work collaboratively with utility companies, agency partners, TIP project managers, and designers to ensure utilities are effectively designed to avoid conflicting roadway design elements; ensure project plans conform to department goals and comply with local, state, and federal regulations Resolve complex problems proactively, working with utility companies and members of the transportation improvement program project team to develop solutions to utility conflicts that meet safety, schedule, design, and budget needs both during design and construction Ensure comprehensive communication with stakeholders; represent the County at agency and utility meetings and present utility issues at public meetings Other duties as assigned Working Conditions Exerting 20 - 25 pounds occasionally, 10 - 25 pounds frequently, or up to 10 pounds constantly The work will occur in an office and field environment. While performing the duties and responsibilities, the employee may be exposed to loud noise, noxious odors, unsanitary conditions, chemicals, electricity, moving mechanical parts, varying weather conditions, and other related conditions and situations. Position is subject to atmospheric conditions: Fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation Protective Equipment Required Safety Vest, hard hat, eyewear, and boots are required if visiting or working in thefield PPE will be issued by MCDOT upon hire Selection Procedure Only the most qualified candidates will be considered 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. Apply Now!