Capital Improvement Projects Manager 1 - Project Design & Construction

Job Description Summary

Department - Project Design & Construction

Job Description

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Job Type: Unclassified

Job Classification: 1203 - Capital Improvement Projects Manager I

Salary Grade: 16

Pay Range

Hiring Range: $79,185 - $95,056 Annually 

Pay Range: $79,185 - $110,905 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.

The first review of applications will be on 10/30/2026.

The Project Design & Construction Department is seeking a skilled project manager to oversee capital improvement projects of various types and complexity levels. This position requires managing projects from the initial design phase to the completion of construction, operating across various environments. The project manager will be responsible for leading a diverse range of projects, including small, localized enhancements and large-scale phased improvements. The ultimate objective is to enhance the quality of life in the County while maintaining fiscal responsibility as stewards of public funds.

The ideal candidate will work in collaboration with multiple districts within the County to ensure that each project maintains its designated budget. Duties will include overseeing projects from design to completion, managing contracts with designers/engineers, contractors, and sub-consultants, and coordinating with County departments to ensure projects meet intended specifications. The successful candidates will be responsible for ensuring compliance with County standards and procedures by all parties involved in the project. Additionally, accurate and continuous reporting and forecasting for each project is required throughout its lifespan.

This classification is in the unclassified service and is exempt from the Pima County Merit System Rules.

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.

• Develops, clarifies and manages complex capital projects;
• Defines project scope and identifies contract deliverables required to achieve targeted outcomes;
• Manages project aspects to ensure project requirements are achieved in a timely fashion and within budget guidelines;
• Identifies required resources, assembles project team, assigns responsibilities and develops timeframes to facilitate successful completion of project activities and deliverables;
• Assists in contract development for professional services;
• Monitors consultants and contractors to ensure that all contracted deliverables are received and performance standards are met;
• Develops project costs and monitors project expenditures to ensure project is completed on-time and within budgetary guidelines;
• Ensures projects maintain compatibility and consistency with existing architectural and enterprise standards;
• Performs cost/benefit analysis of actions and initiatives;
• Escalates unresolved problems and issues to the management level, as necessary, to keep projects on schedule and on budget;
• Assists in the evaluation of and oversees redesign, as necessary, to accelerate project completion;
• Possesses and maintains a thorough understanding of project goals and contract terms;
• May directly supervise technical and administrative staff.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in one of the following disciplines: architecture, engineering, landscape architecture, planning and development, construction or related field as defined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND four years of experience working as a project manager on a variety of complex projects.

OR:

Four years with Pima County in a Capital Improvement Specialist or closely-related position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.

(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

• Degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, business management, or a related field, and professional registration in an engineering or architectural discipline.
• Minimum five (5) years experience managing contractors, specifically with large-scale projects.
• Experience with/knowledge of reading, understanding, and interpreting construction plans and specifications.
• Recent experience, within the last five (5) years, with software used for tracking and reporting purposes, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), GIS/ESRI, Adobe Acrobat, Blue Beam for commenting and markup, as well as scheduling software such as Microsoft Project.

Selection Procedure: 
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.

Supplemental Information:

Licenses and Certificates: Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of the candidate’s driving record.

Special Notice Items: Some positions may require satisfactory completion of a personal background investigation by the court or law enforcement agencies, due to the need for access to County Attorney and Court facilities, records, and communication systems. The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. Pima County determines whether a position is eligible for visa sponsorship at the time of recruitment. Eligibility is based on the requirements of the position and applicable laws and regulations. Not all positions with Pima County are eligible for visa sponsorship.

Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position. Action Activity - bending; Motion Activity - none; Hearing Activity - in noisy areas, behind themselves, equipment alarms; Speaking Activity - in person and on the phone; Vision - operate a motor vehicle, operate machinery, distinguish colors, have depth perception and have peripheral vision.

Working Conditions: Working conditions will be determined by the position.

EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.