Utility Project Manager

Posting Date

10 / 13 / 25

Application Deadline

10 / 18 / 25

Pay Range

$28.00 - $43.50 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 to the Utility Project Manager position today! In this role, you will perform project management work of considerable difficulty and complexity 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.

Join ourteam andaccelerate your career by working on a broad scope of projects with a collaborative team in an engaging environment! We offer excellent benefits, a 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 with a hybrid work schedule option

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 exclusively

Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts

Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

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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 in presenting and speaking individually and in groups

Experience in conflict resolution and problem-solving

Job Contributions

Manage utility projects; on-call consultants, prepare scope of work, request estimates from utility companies, develop a contractual agreement for the 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 that utilities are effectively designed to avoid conflicting roadway design elements. Ensure that project plans are in conformance with 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

This position is eligible for hybrid flexibility after a brief training period

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 the field; 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.

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