Senior Project Manager -Development Engineering

The City of Flagstaff is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the review and management of private development projects and capital improvement projects from initial application through construction. In this role, you'll review civil construction plans, grading permits, and public improvement submittals for compliance with City engineering standards, while overseeing complex, multi‑phase commercial and residential development projects. You'll also help shape the future of infrastructure in Flagstaff by leading updates to the City's Engineering Design and Construction Standards, coordinating with other departments and outside agencies, and mentoring staff within the section.

If you're a licensed PE or PMP‑certified professional who thrives on technical problem‑solving and wants your expertise to directly shape how Flagstaff grows, we'd love to hear from you.

By applying to this position, you are opening yourself to the opportunity to work in a critical division program and make a significant impact on the community we serve.

This position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis, with the first review of applications occurring on Friday, September 11th. Applicants are encouraged to apply early for first consideration.

Please note:

Remote or hybrid work may be considered in accordance with applicable City policy and directives, with the potential to work up to two days remotely, subject to position requirements and supervisor approval.

• 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 for private land development as well as City funded capital improvement projects.
• 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 that arise.
• 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…