Engineering Project Manager

Posting Close Date: 

Applicants must submit their completed application by 07-07-2025 at 11:59 p.m. MST

Application and Special Instructions

Submit an updated resume that details your experience directly related to the Engineering Project Manager position.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Genevieve.Hernandez@tucsonaz.gov

ABOUT THIS JOB

Position Specific Summary

The Engineering Project Manager position at the City of Tucson’s Department of Transportation & Mobility is responsible for managing and coordinating, and instructing large, complex, multi-disciplinary capital improvement projects from design through construction within the traffic engineering division.

Work is performed under the supervision of the Engineering Manager. This position leads and instructs the daily operational work of engineering personnel.

Duties and 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 (ROW) permits and project submittals. Prepares and issues supplemental agreements. Reviews traffic control plans for ROW permits. Review 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. Provides project updates and addresses questions from the Ward offices. Coordinates with the public information team for public project meetings to discuss design and project timelines with constituents regarding projects in their neighborhood.
• Reviews plans, reports, cost estimates, and specifications for quality, technical competence, code, standard compliance and constructability.  Collaborates on design plans with other departments and divisions. Investigates and provides direction for design challenges. Approves utility relocation for final traffic project plans. Partners with real estate on project design to ensure compliance standards for property acquisitions and easements to ensure alignment with city standards.

• Coordinates utility relocations, including permitting reviews (traffic control plans for utility relocations). Reviews and negotiates scopes and fees with consultants. Coordinates property acquisitions. Prepares request for proposal documents and participates in the selection of consultants. Prepares pre-bid materials for construction contracts, responds to questions, reviews bids, and issues recommendations.

• Provides guidance and instruction to engineering personnel, contractors, and consultants. Trains and mentors engineering personnel. 

• Performs all other duties and tasks as assigned.

Work Conditions as follows:

Some exposure to light physical or environmental conditions (noise, dust, weather, etc.).

All duties and responsibilities listed are subject to change.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field
Licenses/Certifications: Registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of Arizona
A valid and unrestricted driver's license with two (2) years of licensed driving is required.
Work Experience: Three (3) years of directly related experience.
*Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management
Three (3) years of Engineering-related experience

POSITION DETAILS

Job Profile

J2015 - Engineering Project Manager

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Compensation Grade

G110

Hourly Range

$35.37 - 53.05 USD

The City of Tucson considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

FLSA

Exempt

Position Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

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