Senior Project Manager - Engineering

City of Goodyear Economic Development is hiring a Senior Project Manager - Engineering for complex capital improvement and operational projects in Goodyear, AZ.

Salary: $ - $ Annually
Location: Goodyear, AZ
Job Type: Full-Time
Remote: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: FY2600585
Division: ENG - Engineering
Department: Engineering
Opening Date: 12/17/2025
Closing Date: 1/14/2026 5:00 PM Arizona

The Senior Project Manager leads, manages, and coordinates complex, technically challenging capital improvement and operational projects from establishment of project scope through completion, including warranty period if applicable. Duties include, but are not limited to, project research, document drafting, contract review, plans and bid document preparation, bid coordination, project updates, construction administration, site inspections, and other related tasks assigned by the Supervisor.

• Prepares request for proposals/qualifications, manages consultant selection process, prepares contracts for outside professional services and construction services, makes recommendations to Supervisor for project delivery method, attends meetings, reviews plans and cost estimates, makes technical decisions and recommendations to consultants, coordinates with various departments, and prepares plans and specifications for a variety of capital improvement projects.
• Prepares status reports and presents project status to supervisor to update Department Director, Deputy City Manager, City Manager, and/or Council. Prepares Council Action Report (CAR) and presents to Council.
• Facilitates the advancement of complex projects through various phases of implementation. Plans, organizes, and administers project designs and construction contracts; and monitors process of contracting services, schedules, and meetings.
• Prepares project budgets and schedules.
• Meets with City staff, consultants, and other stakeholders to determine project scope of work and requirements to meet and conform to City standards.
• Communicates with the general public, contractors, consultants, other City employees, vendors, management, public officials, and others to successfully complete the project.
• Attends meetings that relate to projects (pre-bid, pre-construction, construction progress, Council meetings), visits and inspects construction sites for progress.
• Resolves procedural, operational, and other project-related problems and confers with supervisor when developing and proposing solutions and implementing solutions.
• Organizes public meetings to solicit input for development/design of projects.
• Communicates with the public to provide proper information regarding planned projects and projects currently underway.
• Provides information and updates to the CIP Manager and City Engineer.

• Formal Education/Knowledge:
  Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field (preferred). A licensed Professional Civil Engineer (PE) is required with eight or more years of experience in civil engineering design and management of capital improvement projects, including underground utilities and water/wastewater facilities.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum five years of experience in a related field, including at least one year of mentoring technical or professional staff and one year of experience working in a government environment.
• Certification:
  Valid driver’s license. Government procurement knowledge and budget monitoring experience are required.
• Skills:
  
  Advanced project management, contract administration, technical decision making, communication, and coordination across multiple stakeholders.
• Managerial:
  Ability to advise or direct less experienced staff and provide guidance to employees.

• Vacation Leave: 14 days per year, with increases for longevity.
• Sick Leave: 12 days per year.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year, including one floating holiday.
• Flexible Holiday: 24 hours per year.
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance:
  Three health plans available to select from at a group rate.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health Care and Dependent Care.
• Short Term Disability and Cancer Benefit:
  City-paid coverage.
• Life Insurance:
  City-paid insurance valued at twice the annual salary ($400,000 maximum) with additional coverage available at employee cost.
• Longevity pay beginning at year six.
• Tuition Assistance: $5,250 per calendar year.
• Employee Assistance Program, Onsite Wellness Center/Clinic, and Access to Goodyear Recreation Center.
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan: 2% city match (employee contributes 1%).
• Retirement:
  Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined Benefit plan with mandatory city and employee contributions currently %.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local EEO laws.