Project Manager (Junior) – Right-of-Way / Infrastructure – $45-50/hr W2 – Phoenix (City Government, 1-Year Contract)

Manage right-of-way for the water projects Phoenix runs on.

A major city department needs a junior Project Manager to coordinate right-of-way work for water infrastructure projects, easements, land access, permits, and utility coordination, keeping projects moving from the 8th floor of the downtown municipal tower.

Why this role stands out:

$45-50/hr W2 depending on experience, full-time, contract through August 2027
A genuine PM title and municipal project experience on your resume
Downtown Phoenix (200 W Washington), Monday-Friday 8-5, 100% onsite
Junior-level welcome: this is a build-your-PM-career seat, not a 15-year-PMP gate

What you'll do: coordinate right-of-way acquisition and permitting for water infrastructure projects · track project schedules, stakeholders, and deliverables · liaise between engineering, legal, utilities, and property owners · maintain project documentation and status reporting · occasional local travel (personal vehicle may be needed)

What you'll need: Bachelor's degree (required) · project coordination or project management experience (right-of-way, land, utilities, construction, or infrastructure exposure a strong plus) · strong documentation and stakeholder communication · Phoenix-area resident (current city on your resume)

The firm stuff: local candidates only · in-person interview within a week of close · start within two weeks of offer · background check and drug screening · W2 only, no C2C, no sponsorship · applications close Wednesday, August 5 at 3:00 PM

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Keywords: Project Manager, Junior Project Manager, Right of Way, ROW Agent, Land Acquisition, Easements, Utility Coordination, Water Infrastructure, Construction Project Coordinator, Project Coordination, Municipal Government, Phoenix, Contract, W2, PMP, CAPM

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