Engineering Project Manager

Posting Close Date

Applicants must submit their completed application by 06-14-2026 at 11:59 p.m. MST

Application and Special Instructions

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

Licensing Requirement - Registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of Arizona or able to obtain within Twelve (12) months of hire

For questions regarding this recruitment please contact Genevieve Hernandez at [email protected]

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, respond 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.

All duties and responsibilities listed are subject to change.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management and three (3) years of Engineering related experience

POSITION DETAILS

Job Profile

J2015 - Engineering Project Manager

To view the full job profile including classification specifications and physical demands click https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Tucson-Talent.

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.

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

Exempt

Position Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Department

Department of Transportation and Mobility, ZBUDG HIER - Recurring

Department Link

https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Transportation-Mobility

Background Check 

This position has been designated to require a criminal background check.  The City of Tucson is a Second Chance Employer.

ABOUT US

Benefits

The City of Tucson offers a generous benefits package for benefit-eligible positions. The comprehensive, flexible, and affordable coverage is designed to optimize health and well-being, security and future, and peace of mind. Benefits begin with medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA coverage, surpassing your standard 401(k) program by offering a rich pension plan plus optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings. With your well-being in mind, our paid time off program provides new hires with 38 paid days off in the first year of employment, with time off increasing steadily in subsequent years. We offer twelve weeks of paid parental leave, paid tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, off- and on-the-job training, and opportunities to forge connections with peers and the community through employee resource groups and paid volunteer hours. You can learn more about our benefits at https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefit-Snapshot.

Citizenship

The City of Tucson employs only U.S. Citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. Citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Status. The City of Tucson does not offer visa sponsorship.

City of Tucson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer

The City does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy), national origin, veteran status, age, disability, genetic testing, or any other protected status.  If you believe you have been a victim of discrimination, you may file a complaint with the City of Tucson's Office of Equal Opportunity Programs, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or Arizona Attorney General's Office of the Civil Rights Division (ACRD). 

ADA Accessibility Complaint Form

The City of Tucson is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities or who require religious accommodation; please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 520-791-2619.   

Recruiter Name

Recruiter Email

[email protected]

For Human Resources general questions please contact 520-791-4241.