Engineering/Construction Project Manager

About the Pay
Note: The salary range listed ($96,657 - $114,795 per year) reflects the target hiring range only and does not represent the full employee pay range for this position.
 
About Central Arizona Project

Central Arizona Project (CAP) is a 336-mile system that supplies Colorado River water to central and southern Arizona. More than 6 million people rely on this supply.  CAP employs nearly 500 people who enjoy a team-oriented and safety-focused work culture. The close community of a small company is driven to help fulfill our extremely valuable mission.

Compensation & Benefits Package includes:

• Competitive Salaries
• Arizona State Retirement System - Pension
• 401(k) and 457(b)
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Life insurance, LTD, Short-term disability
• 4-10 (Mon-Thur) work schedule
• Option for part-time remote work 
• Paid training & tuition reimbursement
• 9 paid holidays
• Paid vacation & sick time
• Wellness programs
• No benefits waiting period
• Relocation benefits
• Significant training and development opportunities
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligible employer
• 12 weeks paid Parental Leave

 
About the Position
The Engineering Department provides engineering expertise, construction project management, technical services, and support to CAP’s Maintenance Department. CAP Engineering is seeking an experienced Project Manager.
 
As a Project Manager (PM), you would guide the CAP in executing multi-disciplinary construction projects from the conceptual stage to implementation and completion. The Project Manager (PM) leads a defined project team through a collaborative project definition, assessment, review, and approval process, with oversight from an internal governing body. The PM works collaboratively with their team and other involved CAP departments / divisions to develop project budgets and schedules, and monitor and execute the work. Finally, the PM facilitates project turnover to the customer.

Some of the duties include:

• Provides project management services and technical support for purposes of planning, constructing, modifying, operating and maintaining the CAP. 
• Prepares, or coordinates preparation of, studies, plans / drawings, construction specifications, material and cost estimates, and related contract terms; administers contracts; monitors contractors and consultants; inspects work; and reviews and recommends approval of contract invoices. 
• Maintains project schedules, prepares project reports, interprets plans and specifications, and inspects and tests the components for purposes of ensuring compliance with the established standards and criteria or resolving construction or operating problems. 
• Draws upon engineering expertise to help project teams solve technical problems and issues encountered in the development of project designs and the execution of project construction or installation.
• Consults with, and communicates recommendations to, CAP management, customers, and entities whose proposed or current operations are impacted by, or may impact, the CAP facilities. 
• Resolves construction or operating schedule problems. Communicates the outcomes in a complete and professional manner to all appropriate levels.
• Represents CAP to outside entities on engineering, technical and administrative matters as directed.

 
About the Qualifications
The successful candidate for this position will have:

•  Bachelor of Science (or higher) degree in a field of Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.  
•  Five (5) years of total experience in the Engineering or Construction Industry which must include a minimum of three years of relevant construction or project management experience. Advanced Engineering, Business or other relevant degree may substitute for two years of the minimum experience requirement. 
• Proficient at developing construction-ready contract documents in a team environment including drawings and specifications.
• Must possess and be able to demonstrate good communication and professional interpersonal skills.
• Effective at building relationships of trust and providing effective leadership to multiple, interdisciplinary project teams with diverse personalities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Project
• Ability to control and manage project budgets, schedules, scope, risk, and quality.   
• Ability to work well under pressure of time constraints and to meet deadlines
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects at various phases of the project life cycle and preferably has demonstrated experience successfully managing projects through the approval, design, construction/installation, and close-out stages.

Required Certifications or Licenses:  

•  Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain a good driving record. 
•  This is a safety-sensitive position and requires physical testing.  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Professional Engineering registration (PE)  

See the position description on our website for more information about physical requirements and environment.