Engineering Project Manager

Position Overview

The Engineering Project Manager position at the City of Tucson’s Department of Transportation & Mobility is responsible for managing and coordinating large, complex, multi-disciplinary capital improvement projects from design through construction within the traffic engineering division. Working under the supervision of the Engineering Manager, this role leads the daily operational work of engineering personnel. Compensation: Hourly Range $35.37 - $53.05 USD.

Key Responsibilities

• Schedules and conducts preconstruction meetings; attends weekly project construction meetings; coordinates with inspectors and contractors on construction issues; prepares and issues supplemental agreements; reviews traffic control plans for right-of-way permits and project submittals; analyzes and monitors project budgets; reviews and processes pay estimates; negotiates, prepares, and issues contract modifications; generates project special provisions; provides project status updates for internal and external stakeholders; responds to project questions from the public and Ward offices; and coordinates public project meetings.
• Reviews plans, reports, cost estimates, and specifications for quality, technical competence, code and standard compliance, as well as constructability; collaborates with other departments on design challenges; approves utility relocation for final traffic project plans; and partners with real estate to ensure compliance with property acquisitions and easement standards.
• Coordinates utility relocations including permitting reviews; negotiates scopes and fees with consultants; coordinates property acquisitions; prepares request for proposal documents; participates in consultant selection; and prepares pre-bid materials, reviews bids, and issues recommendations.
• Provides guidance and instruction to engineering personnel, contractors, and consultants; trains and mentors staff.
• Performs all other duties and tasks as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Three (3) years of directly related experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience on a year-for-year basis).
• Registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of Arizona.
• Valid and unrestricted Driver License with at least two (2) years of licensed driving experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management.
• Three (3) years of related engineering experience.

Benefits & Perks

• Benefits: Comprehensive coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA coverage.
• A rich pension plan with optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings.
• Paid Time Off: 38 paid days off in the first year, with increases in subsequent years.
• Twelve weeks of paid parental leave.
• Paid tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment.
• Opportunities for off- and on-the-job training, employee resource groups, and paid volunteer hours.