Senior Utility Project Manager

Posting Date

08 / 25 / 25

Application Deadline

09 / 01 / 25

Pay Range

74,000 - $112,500 annually

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Transportation

About the Position

The Senior Utility Project Manager provides critical and necessary support to nearly all county roadway transportation and maintenance projects. It requires the ability to lead a team of utility coordination professionals and to be able to multitask, build and maintain professional quality relationships, and demonstrate an ability to work both independently and with a team. This position must manage, negotiate / obtain agreements, and ensure the identification, relocation, and costs for the various utilities on each project. The Senior Utility Project Manager evaluates complex utility designs and ensures that projects are clear of utility infrastructure conflicts prior to construction. Some utility construction, contractor, and other permit review and processing is required, along with assigning, directing, and reviewing the work of others.

About Us

We value your time. The time with your family. The time you spend on the road. And the time you spend making a difference. At the Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT), we provide connections that improve people's lives. By combining innovative technologies with the vast talent of our employees, we plan for future needs and operate a transportation system with the community in mind. Are you interested in contributing to the community in which you work, live, and play? Then, join our team and help us build connections.

Proud to Offer

Work with a greater purpose

Tuition reimbursement

Exceptional work-life balance, with a hybrid work schedule option

Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club , dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively

Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts

Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

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We Require

Two years of professional pre-registration civil engineering experience. Certification as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) may substitute for the two years of experience

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field

A combination of related post-secondary education and / or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis

Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire

We Also Value

Six years of utility coordination, land surveying experience, construction inspection, construction management, or engineering design

Prior experience with land / property rights, construction standards, traffic control, railroad safety, and design review

Job Contributions

Assure that projects and permitted work are clear of utility infrastructure conflicts, and in compliance with county, state, and Federal standards and regulations

Review and approve the development of utility location basefiles, permits, complex relocation plans, specifications, designs, and costs. Clarify issues and identify additional research and planning required. Verify quality, completeness, and compliance of all submittals

Represent the Maricopa County Department of Transportation at meetings with utility companies, contractors, consultants, other agencies, and project managers to coordinate Department initiatives, project activities, communicate policies and procedures, and resolve complex issues

Direct, manage, and coach the utility coordinator staff

Advise County Project Managers, consultants, and other agencies on utility conflict avoidance during project design and construction. Resolve discrepancies between field conditions and plans, and recommend methods for resolving issues

Review and update various manuals and guidelines, including but not limited to Utility Technical Manual, Utility Coordination Guide, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Project Development Manual (PDM)

Conduct field inspections and negotiate field changes

Develop and manage contracts with utility companies, monitor contracts for

compliance, reviews, and process invoice payments

Negotiate the cost, design, and location of overhead and buried utility and railroad facilities within county rights-of-way on county and other agencies' public works projects

Other job duties as assigned

Working Conditions

This position is eligible for hybrid flexibility after a brief training period

Exerting 20 - 25 pounds occasionally, 10 -25 pounds frequently, or up to 10 pounds constantly

The work will occur in an office and field environment. While performing the duties and responsibilities, the employee may be exposed to loud noise, noxious odors, unsanitary conditions, chemicals, electricity, moving mechanical parts, varying weather conditions, and other related conditions and situations. Position is subject to atmospheric conditions : Fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation

Machines, tools, equipment, software, and hardware

Computer with various software used by MCDOT, survey equipment, and locating equipment

Protective equipment required

Selection Procedure

Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

Must pass a pre-employment background and / or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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