Project Manager

Posting Close Date: 

Applicants must submit their completed application by 11-23-2025 at 11:59 p.m. MST

Application and Special Instructions

As part of the online application process, all applicants are required to submit an updated resume at the time of application. Applications received that do not contain a resume will be considered incomplete and will not be considered further in this recruitment process. Resumes received after the application closing date will not be considered.

COVER LETTER INSTRUCTIONS:

Please explain what interests you in working for the City of Tucson and what do you like about design and construction project management.

INTERVIEW INFORMATION:

In person interview will be held the weeks of December 1, 2025.

Recruiter contact information: If you have any questions, please contact Rebecca Rucker at GSD_HR@tucsonaz.gov.

ABOUT THIS JOB

The Project Manager position in the City of Tucson’s General Services Department provides expert planning for functional design and cost-effective construction. This position is the point of contact between the department liaison, the contract architect and engineer, and contractor, and acts as a technical advisor in matters of design, construction, building code requirements, and fiscal support.

Work is performed under the supervision of the Engineering Manager. This position does not supervise.

Working conditions as follows:

Reporting location at Thomas O. Price Service Center.

Work schedule may include early morning, late evening, and incidental weekends.

Often works in the field at active construction sites with exposure to physical, ergonomic, hazardous environment, and loud noises.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• PConducts pre-construction meetings, regular construction progress meetings, and reports accordingly. Receives equipment submittals from contractors and distributes accordingly. Coordinates construction activities with all parties and resolves construction issues and communications project status with user groups. Provides Architects Supplemental Information (ASI) and Request for Information (RFI) responses to contractors as needed. Conducts audits and ensures close-out of construction projects. Receives and reviews as-builts at project end.

• Creates an estimated project budget, including design, construction, permit fees, and other applicable costs. Presents work order estimate scope and budget to user group and obtains approvals from authorized personnel. Requests purchase orders and issues Notice to Proceed authorizations to awarded contractors. Receives, reviews, obtains appropriate cost approval for amended services and equipment to process change orders to purchase orders as needed. Reviews, ensures accuracy, and processes requests for payments by contractors for services rendered per City of Tucson policies and procedures. Tracks expenditures to adhere to project budget and provides updates accordingly.

• Meets with departments to review construction requests, scope of work and design matter. Creates scope of work for design fee proposal requests. Performs initial, interim, and final submissions of drawings for plan review and permitting of construction projects. Receives progress drawings and specifications and sends out for internal reviews. Attends regularly scheduled design review meetings and conducts site visits as required.

• Creates and writes bid requests for on-call contracts, projects, and services with the Procurement Division to create formal Invitation for Bid (IFB). Holds pre-bid conferences and evaluates bids for completeness. Answers contractor questions and occasionally assists Procurement division personnel in the issuance of amendments to IFB. Provides recommendations to department user group.

• Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.

Working conditions as follows:

Work schedule may require early morning, late evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and on-call shifts.

Often works under the following conditions: Indoor and outdoor work with some exposure to physical, ergonomic, or emotional hazardous environment.

All duties and responsibilities listed are subject to change.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree
 
Work Experience: Three (3) years of related work experience.
 
Equivalency: Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
 
Valid and unrestricted Arizona Class D Driver License – Arizona Department of Transportation – Motor Vehicle Division
 
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience: Vertical construction project management; vertical construction design; international building codes; specification writer; read construction plans and interpret specifications; permitting process.

Project Management Professional or related Project Management Certification.

Experience with cost estimating or RSMeans database.

POSITION DETAILS

Job Profile

J0455 - Project Manager

To view the full job profile including classification specifications and physical demands click https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Tucson-Talent.

Compensation Grade

G109

Hourly Range

$32.15 - 48.23 USD

The City of Tucson considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

FLSA

Exempt

Position Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Department

General Services Department

Department Link

https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Environmental-and-General-Services

Background Check:  This position has been designated to require a criminal background check.  The City of Tucson is a Second Chance Employer.

ABOUT US

Benefits: The City of Tucson offers a generous benefits package for benefit-eligible positions. The comprehensive, flexible, and affordable coverage is designed to optimize health and well-being, security and future, and peace of mind. Benefits begin with medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA coverage, surpassing your standard 401(k) program by offering a rich pension plan plus optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings. With your well-being in mind, our paid time off program provides new hires with 38 paid days off in the first year of employment, with time off increasing steadily in subsequent years. We offer twelve weeks of paid parental leave, paid tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, off- and on-the-job training, and opportunities to forge connections with peers and the community through employee resource groups and paid volunteer hours. You can learn more about our benefits at https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefit-Snapshot.

Citizenship: The City of Tucson employs only U.S. Citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. Citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Status. The City of Tucson does not offer visa sponsorship.

City of Tucson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy), national origin, veteran status, age, disability, genetic testing, or any other protected status.  If you believe you have been a victim of discrimination, you may file a complaint with the City of Tucson's Office of Equal Opportunity Programs, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or Arizona Attorney General's Office of the Civil Rights Division (ACRD).  Click for more information from ACRD about employment discrimination and how to file a complaint with ACRD 

The City of Tucson is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities or who require religious accommodation; please contact Human Resources at EmployeeLeaves@tucsonaz.gov or 520-791-2619.   

Recruiter Name

Andrew Brownell (105363)

Recruiter Email

GSD_HR@tucsonaz.gov

For Human Resources general questions please contact 520-791-4241.