City of Phoenix

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About This Position Over 50 million passengers traveled through Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in 2024, one of the busiest airports in the country in the nation's 5th largest city. Sky Harbor is the largest of three airports in the Phoenix Airport System (Phoenix Sky Harbor, Deer Valley, and Goodyear airports) which is operated by the City of Phoenix Aviation Department and has an economic impact over $44 billion annually. The Aviation Department has a vacancy for a Project Manager position in the Operations Division. This position manages multiple JOC and Divisional projects including project and financial management components, as well as coordination with our Design and Construction Services Division. Responsibilities for the Project Manager position include directing and coordinating all activities involved in the 360-degree planning, implementation, and completion of assigned projects. This includes scheduling, budgeting, scoping, design, construction, and project delivery aspects. This position is required to interact effectively with aviation staff, customers, tenants, and regulatory agencies by applying sound, creative problem-solving techniques to resolve difficult issues. Additional responsibilities include completing and reviewing various project submittals, evaluating project cost estimates, and working with the Operations Division and Aviation Department budget liaisons to ensure proper budget controls are followed. IDEAL CANDIDATE • Proficient using Microsoft Office 365. • Excellent communication, collaboration, and writing skills. • Strong decision-making skills, effective at problem solving, and negotiating resolutions. • Ability to develop consensus around complex issues and situations. • Ability to review field projects being considered or implemented by the Division and/or Department. • Ability to develop clear and effective reports and presentations to diverse audiences. • Ability to analyze project schedules and critical paths, for timely and effective project delivery with a focus on adherence to schedule. • Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, business partners, tenants, contractors, and representatives of governmental agencies. • Exceptional ability to review and facilitate site-specific projects and collaborate with various OPS Sections, government entities, and other stakeholders for projects led by the Operations Division. • Knowledge and experience managing multiple project schedules, and budgets. • Knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) policies and standards along with airport operations, principles and procedures. • Knowledge of and experience reading and interpreting complex construction drawings, blueprints, Project Management plans, and be able to coordinate stakeholder reviews for improvements or cost savings in the overall project. • Knowledge of Airport project management following codes, standards, engineering /architectural methodologies, and construction practices and able to read complex construction drawings. SALARY Pay Range: $69,492.80 to $131,040.00 annually. Hiring Range: $69,492.8- to $97,780.80 annually. Pay Range Explanation • Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification. • Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity. Internal Only: Please understand that this is pay grade 067. If selected, your salary offer will be based on the applicable promotion or demotion worksheet in accordance with the City Pay Ordinance. • Promotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade increase. • Demotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade decrease. • Lateral transfers occur when there is no change to the last two digits of the pay grade. • When there is a change in the first digit of the pay grade, there may also be a change to your classification or unit. Your job classification can be found in eCHRIS > Personal Details under your name, located in the top left section of the page. The pay grade and classification/unit of your current position may be found by looking up your job title on the job description page . Benefits A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes: • Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information • 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions • Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans • Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan • Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually • Dental, vision, and life insurance options • Employer paid long-term disability • Free Bus/light rail pass • Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year • Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days • Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period • Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi For more details, visit: Unit 007 Benefits Minimum Qualifications • Four years of responsible experience in urban development, redevelopment, business assistance, capital improvement, design and/or construction projects at a level which required supervision or participation in the planning and programming processes. • Bachelor's degree in public or business administration, urban planning, architecture, engineering, construction management, economics, or a related field. • Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted. • All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position. • The following list is not all inclusive but are TSA general factors for disqualification of employment for working at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Other factors will be assessed that may also lead to disqualification. Qualified candidates should consider these factors when applying. Aviation Employment Disqualifiers. • Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage. • For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, click here . • The City job description can be found here . Preferred Qualifications The minimum qualifications listed above, plus: • Experience managing multiple, professional services, construction contracts, project schedules, and budgets. • Experience in developing project scope of work, preparing design plans, and technical reports, leading Operational stakeholder reviews and oversight of the Division's participation in the JOC process. • Have relevant professional designations such as Project Management Professional (PMP) or Aviation designations like Certified Manager (CM), or Accredited Airport Executive (AAE). RECRUITMENT DATES Recruitment closes November 3, 2025. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date. This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future. How To Apply Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address. WE ARE HERE TO HELP • Job interviews may be held by video or audio conference. • If you are in need of computer resources, click here for free options. • Arizona at Work has frequent classes to help with resume writing, interviewing skills, and general career guidance. Click here for more information. • Explore other Employment Opportunities with the City of Phoenix . • Subscribe to receive e-mail notifications about new employment opportunities. • If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to an accessibility issue, please contact the Human Resources Department by phone at (602) 495-5700 or by text at (800) 367-8939 . You may also fill out and submit a Reasonable Accommodation Request Form . REFERENCE Project Manager, JC:08640, ID# 59039, 10/21/2025, USM, GO, Benefits:007 Building the Phoenix of tomorrow. #DoWorkThatMakesPhoenixWork City of Phoenix is an equal opportunity employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.