Job Description Summary

Department - Development Services

Job Description

OPEN TO CURRENT PIMA COUNTY EMPLOYEES ONLY

Job Type: Classified

Job Classification: 5195 - Site Review Project Manager II

Salary Grade: 17

Pay Range

Hiring Range: $84,572 - $101,504 Annually 

Pay Range: $84,572 - $118,435 Annually 

Range Explanation: 

• Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

• Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position. 

Join our dynamic team of development professionals! The Pima County Development Services Department is currently searching for the right candidate who has a strong background in complex residential and commercial building construction and codes to fill our Site Review Project Manager II position. This role is responsible for supervising plan review staff, verifying building plan adherence to County building regulations, as well as related codes, laws, ordinances, and statutes. If you have the experience, know-how, and professional work ethic, we would love for you to apply. We look forward to reviewing your application soon! 

The Site Project Manager II plans and implements administrative and support functions of the Building Plans Examining division, contingent on assignment. This position coordinates activities between the plans examining and field inspection divisions to include creation, codification and communication of the division’s policies and procedures. Supervises staff and participates in complex engineering examinations of residential, commercial and industrial structural construction plans, permits, engineering data, land entitlements and related materials for compliance with County and related building codes, laws, statutes, ordinances and industry standards. Approves/disapproves construction permit applications, amendments/changes and resolves technical questions posed by applicants and may act as Ombudsman for applicants on issues related to the application of local and state building codes.

Essential Functions:

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Plans, organizes, and supervises staff in the Plans Examining or Site Division, establishing workload priorities and ensuring efficient operations;

• Reviews complex project plans for compliance with County building, zoning, and site engineering codes, laws, and standards;

• Provides technical guidance to staff, engineers, architects, contractors, and permit-holders on code interpretation and application;

• Oversees investigations of code violation complaints, resolving issues or referring them to appropriate authorities;

• Evaluates new construction products, systems, and methods, recommending updates or modifications to County codes and standards;

• Develops and implements new or revised policies and processes to ensure compliance with applicable codes, laws, and regulations;

• Assigns, trains, and evaluates staff performance, making recommendations on personnel actions;

• Identifies and recommends changes to codes, ordinances, and technical standards for management consideration;

• Assists the Chief Building Official with research, appeals, and technical recommendations;

• Represents the County on code review committees, at professional meetings, and in public or educational presentations.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in construction management, architecture, engineering, land planning, business administration, project management, or a closely related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND four years of experience as a contractor, engineer, architect, construction plan reviewer, construction project manager, superintendent, foreman, or a mechanic in charge of construction INCLUDING two years in a lead or supervisory role.

(Current Arizona or reciprocal state registration as an Arch