Senior Project Manager - Civil Engineering

Job description:

Job Title: Senior Project Manager Public Works (Phoenix Office) - ENG3011 Location: Phoenix, AZ

About the Company:

• Over 70 years of industry excellence
• More than 20,000 successful projects delivered across the western United States
• Supported by a team of 400+ talented professionals
• 11 office locations throughout the western U.S.
• Award-winning infrastructure work with strong community impact
• Recognized for quality, sustainability, and innovation
• Multiple industry honors, including APWA Project of the Year awards

About the Role:

• Confidential leadership opportunity based in Phoenix, AZ
• Key role in managing and delivering public works projects
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Mentor, supervise, and expand an engineering team

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage all aspects of public works infrastructure projects
• Supervise, mentor, and grow a team of engineering designers and project engineers/managers
• Assign daily work, review deliverables, and implement quality assurance and control procedures
• Manage project schedules and budgets, including preparation of contracts, fee proposals, and scopes of work
• Oversee and coordinate multiple projects concurrently with internal teams and external partners
• Coordinate staffing and workload to deliver projects on time and within budget
• Drive business development efforts, maintaining and expanding client relationships with public agencies
• Demonstrate independent decision-making and effective problem-solving in a leadership capacity
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with clients, public agency personnel, and internal colleagues

Qualifications:

Key Requirements:

• Minimum of 10 years of public works experience
• Arizona Professional Civil Engineer registration in good standing
• Significant experience in business development, client management, and public agency interactions
• Proven ability to grow and manage talented staff
• Familiarity with the Phoenix valley and ideally an existing local network or book of business
• Proficiency in MS Office and MS Project
• Strong management and supervisory skills

Work Environment:

• This is a full-time, in-office position in Phoenix, AZ
• Potential for limited hybrid flexibility (12 days/week) after 612 months, based on performance and tenure
• Candidates must be local to the Phoenix area

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary, negotiable based on experience
• 401(k) plan with company profit sharing
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off, negotiable depending on seniority level

Team Structure:

• This is a growth-focused leadership role responsible for building and developing a new team