Project Manager Senior-Development Engineering

Project Manager Senior - Development Engineering

Shape the future of our community by leading the most complex and impactful infrastructure projects from vision to completion. The Project Manager Senior is a Registered Engineer or Land Surveyor responsible for reviewing development applications and engineering design documents for publicly funded capital projects and private development projects.

The position will be assigned to the more complex projects from the outset of the entitlement process through design, construction and completion. It is a regulatory project management role to ensure that the assigned projects are completed in accordance with the City of Flagstaff Engineering Standards and all other applicable regulations.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

The earliest start date for this role will be Monday May 11th, 2026. This position will begin reviewing applications as soon as possible and will be open until filled.

• Provides excellent customer service to both internal and external customers.
• Attends meetings and performs related duties as required.
• Participates in public involvement on project related issues.
• Processes applications related to private land development projects as well as City funded capital improvement projects including civil construction plan submittals, grading permits, public improvements permits, parking lot maintenance permits, and encroachment permits.
• Reviews preliminary and detailed studies, reports, analyses, specifications, and construction plans for public and private infrastructure improvements.
• Reviews pre-application meeting submittals and Inter Division Staff (IDS) submittals for compliance with City Codes and Ordinances.
• Review legal descriptions, easements and other dedication documents related to public improvements such as water, sewer, roadway, FUTS, etc.
• Leads in preparing, managing, coordinating and processing of periodic updates to the City of Flagstaff Engineering Design and Construction Standards and Specifications for new infrastructure.
• Assists with reviewing mix designs submitted by construction material suppliers for compliance with City standards.
• Review and assign addresses for private development projects and assist GIS in resolving addressing issues.
• Prepares for and makes presentations at various team, cabinet, commission, and City Council meetings.
• Assists in developing and implementing new policies, guidelines, and procedures for the program.
• Coordinates plan reviews and application processing with other City departments, divisions, programs, and outside agencies.
• Performs construction phase coordination/management/oversight on complex and multi-phase commercial and residential private land development projects.
• Assists the public and other City staff with problems or concerns that require technical advice, response, research, and/or recommendations.
• Develops and presents technical data and recommendations to both technical and non-technical staff.
• Performs a wide variety of special assignments to help with specific division/section/program initiatives.
• Leads and trains other staff within the section on these responsibilities.
• Performs field reviews, inspections and assessments.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Land Surveying or related field.
• Six years of professional experience as a Project Manager.
• Must be registered with the State of Arizona as a Professional Engineer or a Professional Land Surveyor.
• Or any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the above minimum requirements.

• Experience specifically in civil design review, application processing, and construction of private land development projects.
• Experience and/or training with applicable software applications.

• Must possess, or obtain upon employment, a valid Arizona driver’s license.
• Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity.

We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and positive work environment. We offer competitive pay, outstanding benefits, and the chance to work with a committed…