Construction Project Manager I

Job Description Summary

Job Description

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Job Type: Unclassified

Job Classification: 1255 - Construction Project Manager I

Salary Grade: 15
 

Pay Range

Hiring Range: $69,908 - $83,886 Annually 

Pay Range: $69,908 - $97,864 Annually 

First review of applications will be on 02/20/2026.

Join our team as a Construction Project Manager I!

Are you a driven professional with a passion for construction? Pima County's Project Design and Construction Department is looking for a Construction Project Manager I to lead an array of exciting construction projects that impact our vibrant community!

In this role, you will manage construction contracts ranging from $10,000 to $60,000,000, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, maintaining high-quality standards, and delivering projects on time and within budget. 

Key responsibilities include developing and managing capital construction projects, defining project scope, monitoring contractor performance, and tracking project costs. Successful candidates must demonstrate strong project management skills specific to the construction industry, along with the ability to address and escalate issues as necessary and possess effective communication abilities.

We’re looking for candidates with project management experience in construction and evaluating contractor performance. The ideal candidate needs to have strong project management skills specific to the construction industry and effective communication abilities are essential.

If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and make a lasting impact in our community, we want to hear from you! Apply now to become a key player in shaping Pima County’s future!

Make your mark—one project at a time!

This classification is in the unclassified service and is exempt from the Pima County Merit System Rules.

Essential Functions:

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Develops, clarifies, and manages complex capital projects;

• Defines project scope and identifies contract deliverables required to achieve targeted outcomes;

• Manages project aspects to ensure project requirements are achieved in a timely fashion and within budget guidelines;

• Identifies required resources, assembles project team, assigns responsibilities, and develops timeframes to facilitate successful completion of project activities and deliverables;

• Assists in contract development for professional services;

• Monitors consultants and contractors to assure that all contracted deliverables are received and performance standards are met;

• Develops project costs and monitors project expenditures to ensure project is completed on time and within budgetary guidelines;

• Ensures projects maintain compatibility and consistency with existing architectural and enterprise standards;

• Performs cost/benefit analysis of actions and initiatives;

• Escalates unresolved problems and issues to the management level, as necessary, to keep projects on schedule and on budget;

• Assists in the evaluation and redesign, as necessary, to accelerate project completion;

• Possesses and maintains a thorough understanding of project goals and contract terms;

• May directly supervise technical and administrative staff.

Minimum Qualifications:

Four years of supervisory, management, or project management experience in commercial, industrial or public works maintenance, repair or construction AND one year of experience in the evaluation of contractor performance in a commercial, industrial or public works setting.

(A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in an engineering discipline may substitute for three years of the general experience. An Associate’s degree from an accredited community college or technical school in environmental technology or an engineering discipline may substitute for two years of the general experience.)

OR:

Two years of experience with Pima County as Public Works Supervisor or three years of experience with Pima County as a Public Works Crew Supervisor AND one year of experience in the evaluation of contractor performance in a public works setting. (Contractor evaluation experience may be concurrent with the stated general experience.)

(Any equivalent combination of experience, training, and/or education as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment may be substituted.)

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in a design or construction field.

• Minimum five (5) years experience in construction management.

• Minimum three (3) years experience in public sector project delivery.

• Resume attached to supplement job application.

Selection Procedure: 
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.      

Supplemental Information:

Licenses and Certificates: Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of the candidate’s driving record.  

Special Notice Items: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.  

Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position.

Working Conditions:Working conditions will be determined by position.

EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.