Senior Project Manager - Utilities

Salary: $96,620.75 - $140,100.09 Annually
Location : 19715 S. 220th St. Queen Creek AZ 85142, AZ
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2023 - 1943
Department: Utilities
Opening Date: 12/21/2023
Closing Date: 1/15/2024 11:59 PM Arizona
Description
IMPORTANT
The Town of Queen Creek Utilities Department seeks a Senior Project Manager with specific focus in the following areas:

• Completing all Utility department plan review;
• Assisting with and ensuring the Town's pretreatment program is accurate and that the Town's sewer system is functioning properly through constituent monitoring and accurate flow analysis;
• Assuming an active role in the partnership and coordination with Greenfield Water Reclamation Plant (GWRP) and act as the Town's liaison for any agreements as assigned.

In addition to the duties described below, this position will require the following qualifications:

• ADEQ Grade II in Wastewater Collection - at the time of hire;
• ADEQ Grade II in Water Distribution - within one year of hire.

JOB CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY
This job classification description is intended to be generic in nature and not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The specific tasks/duties may vary based on position assignment and as determined by the Town of Queen Creek.
Positions assigned to this class are responsible for managing the most complex projects and highest dollar projects in an area specific to the type of project managed, which may include including securing grants/funding, fiscal management, team coordination, public involvement, design and construction management, planning, and monitoring, and maintenance activities.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is a senior level professional classification in the construction management job family. Incumbent(s) perform the full range of advanced duties that demonstrates broad practical knowledge in a variety of construction management processes, methods, techniques and best practices. Work involves planning and coordinating complex assignments, the modification of established guidelines, and the initiation of new approaches. May be responsible for daily work assignments, conducting work reviews, training staff in work procedures, and providing recommendations to management.
Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
The following are intended to describe core work functions of this classification. While the level and broad nature of essential duties may not change, specific work tasks will vary over time depending on the Town's needs.

• Advertises, bids and awards projects utilizing established procurement procedures.
• Performs plan review, specification review or revisions as needed.
• Coordinates activities with team members, consulting engineers, architects, contractors, and/or other professional groups or individuals to facilitate project implementation, progress and completion.
• Monitors work in progress to ensure that procedures are followed, and materials are used in conformance with applicable specifications; monitors quality, workmanship, and compliance with approved plans.
• Advises registered professional consultants on design and construction related projects.
• Prepares analysis and reports and other documents related to assigned projects.
• Schedules, attends, leads and presents at staff, project meetings and public/stakeholders meetings; answers questions from Town management, residents, and developers and performs complex problem resolution.
• Prepares schedules and ensures adherence to project timelines.
• Serves as liaison to the public regarding construction projects.
• Maintains project files and other documents, including punch lists, construction specifications, special provisions, soil and materials testing information, and/or other related documents.
• Reviews and makes decisions related to project budgets and expenditures.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Typical Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (at job entry)
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in architecture, engineering, construction management, or a related field and 5 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of directly related education and experience.
LICENSING/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Driver's License;
• Maintain all certifications/licenses required at job entry.

KNOWLEDGE

• Capital improvement project management principles and practices;
• Construction standards (MAG, Town, ADOT, MCDOT);
• Construction project advertising, bidding and awarding processes;
• Construction contracts;
• Municipal procurement policies;
• Land surveying principles and practices;
• Landscape architecture concepts and principles;

• Project development, scheduling, monitoring, and control systems;
• Mathematical computations;

• Applicable Federal, state and local laws, codes, ordinances, rules and regulations;
• Federal, state, and local regulations related to engineering projects;
• Standard office equipment including the computer and programs relevant to the performance of applicable duties and responsibilities;
• Customer service principles

SKILLS

• Managing large-scale capital improvement projects;
• Reading and interpreting applicable construction standards, contracts, policies and procedures;
• Performing complex mathematical calculations;
• Interpreting and applying applicable Federal, state and local laws and regulations;
• Using computers and related software applications;
• Providing customer service;
• Communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, and other interested parties sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Supplemental Information
OVERALL PHYSICAL STRENGTH DEMANDS:
Physical Strength for this classification is indicated below with an "X"
X
Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time.
Light: Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.
Medium: Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly.
Heavy: Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly.
Very Heavy: Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally, 50-100 lbs. frequently, or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
C
F
O
R
N
Continuously
Frequently
Occasionally
Rarely
Never
2/3 or more time
1/3 to 2/3 of time
Up to 1/3 time
< 1 hour per week
Never occurs
Note: This is intended as a description of the way the job is currently performed. It does not address the potential for accommodation.
Physical Demand
Brief Description
C
F
O
R
N
Standing
Communicating with co-workers, observing work site, observing work duties
X
Sitting
Desk work
X
Walking
To other departments/offices/office equipment
X
Lifting
Supplies, files
X
Carrying
Supplies, files
X
Pushing/Pulling
File draws, tables and chairs
X
Reaching
For supplies, for files
X
Handling
Paperwork
X
Fine Dexterity
Computer keyboard, telephone pad, calculator, calibrating equipment
X
Kneeling
Filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/ground
X
Crouching
Filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/ground
X
Crawling
Under equipment
X
Bending
Filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/ground
X
Twisting
From computer to telephone, getting inside vehicles
X
Climbing
Stairs, step stool
X
Balancing
On step stool
X
Vision
Reading, computer screen, driving
X
Hearing
Communicating with co-workers and public and on telephone, listening to equipment
X
Talking
Communicating with co-workers and public and on telephone
X
Foot Controls
Driving
X
Other (Specify)
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:
D
W
M
S
N
Daily
Several Times Per Week
Several Times Per Month
Seasonally
Never
Health & Safety Factors
D
W
M
S
N
Health & Safety Factors
D
W
M
S
N
Mechanical Hazards
X
Respiratory Hazards
X
Chemical Hazards
X
Extreme Temperatures
X
Electrical Hazards
X
Noise and Vibration
X
Fire Hazards
X
Wetness/Humidity
X
Explosives
X
Physical Hazards
X
Communicable Diseases
X
Physical Danger or Abuse
X
Other (Specify Below
NON-PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
C
F
O
R
N
Continuously
Frequently
Occasionally
Rarely
Never
2/3 or more time
1/3 to 2/3 of time
Up to 1/3 time
< 1 hour per week
Never occurs
Description of Non-Physical Demands
C
F
O
R
N
Time Pressure
X
Emergency Situation
X
Frequent Change of Tasks
X
Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime
X
Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously
X
Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team
X
Tedious or Exacting Work
X
Noisy/Distracting Environment
X
Other (Specify Below)
PRIMARY WORK LOCATION:
X
Office Environment
Warehouse
Shop
Recreation/Neighborhood Center
Vehicle
Outdoors
Combination of Office, Vehicle and Field
Other (Specify Below)
The following is a list of employment benefits offered by the Town of Queen Creek to full-time employees. The list is for informational purposes only. It does not create or connote any contractual rights or obligations. Additional details will be provided upon hire and are available in the Town of Queen Creek Employee Handbook.
Major Benefits for Full-Time Employees
(Employees choose the benefits that best meet their needs.)

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Pre-tax unreimbursed medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Arizona State Retirement System membership
• Short-term and Long-term disability insurance for the employee
• Town-paid basic life insurance
• Optional employee-paid employee and dependent supplemental life insurance
• Commuter life insurance for business travel and travel to and from work
• Deferred compensation plan (457) with employer match
• Retirement Health Savings Account
• Optional enrollment in LifeLock Identity Protection Program
• Paid holidays, plus one floating holiday annually
• Vacation leave hours annually
• Optional income replacement insurance
• Worker's compensation insurance
• Employee assistance program; offers confidential individual/family, marriage, legal and financial counseling
• Training opportunities and continuing education opportunities, including tuition reimbursement for pre-approved programs
• Direct deposit of paychecks
• Wellness Programs with incentives

01
Do you currently hold an ADEQ Grade II in Wastewater Collection?

• Yes
• No

02
Do you currently hold an ADEQ Grade II in Water Distribution or will you be able to attain a Grade II in Water Distribution within one year from hire date?

• Yes
• No

03
Do you have a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in architecture, engineering, construction management, or a related field and 5 years of related experience?

• Yes
• No

Required Question