About the Department

Plans, coordinates, and manages public works projects with an emphasis on capital improvement projects for Public Safety facilities. Provides management on assigned projects.

Note, this salary range is effective 6/27/2026

Position Duties

Plans, coordinates, and manages public works projects from the design phase through construction and warranty phase with an emphasis on capital improvement projects within the city's approved Capital Improvement Plan.
Participates in the selection process for design professional, developing design scopes of work, negotiating consultant fees and managing design contracts.
Manage, coordinate and monitor the property management company / contractor (s), under contract with the City including reviewing operating reports submitted, investigating work requests, approving work order requests and managing the fiscal budget.
Oversees and inspects on-going tenant improvements and remodeling projects; resolve tenant issues, complaints and disputes.
Analyzes and interacts with sponsoring department staff determining the intent of the capital improvement project and scope of work.
Coordinates the development of the scope of work for assigned projects, providing direction to department staff regarding alternate procurement methods for construction services.
Manages the work of outside design consultants by establishing preliminary project design requirements, constructability reviews, and preparation of preliminary cost estimates.
Prepares and negotiates contracts and fees, maintains design schedules and plan reviews.
Implements and manages alternate project delivery methods per city procurement guidelines and state statutes.
Develops schedules for bidding, construction and cost estimates; manages construction contracts, conducts pre-bid meetings, bid openings, evaluates bidders and conducts pre-construction meetings.
Prepares and reviews project schedules; investigates and resolves schedule conflicts on capital improvement projects. Negotiates contract change order requests and proposed additions/deletions to contracts throughout the process, reviews pay estimates for contractors and consultants; conducts project progress meetings and project conferences.
Provides technical direction and assistance and project management to department staff.
Provides direction and assistance to city staff, developers, consultants, and outside agencies regarding engineering projects.
Responds to and resolves citizen inquiries and complaints regarding engineering projects. Coordinates city public works projects with other cities and agencies.
Prepares and presents written and oral reports on public works projects for city management and the public.
Holds and directs public meetings to keep the public informed of direction and progress of public works projects.
Assists in the development of the division budget and public works capital improvement budget.
Represents the city on professional and intergovernmental committees.
Operates city vehicles.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management and five years of increasingly responsible experience in public works project management.

Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.

Knowledge of:

The theory and principles of civil engineering and construction management
Project management and supervisory skills
Public works design, standards and construction and the methods, materials and techniques used in the construction of public works projects
City and state laws, ordinances, and regulations governing municipal engineering
A city public works infrastructure
Basic contract law, bond and insurance requirements

Ability to:

Use project management and scheduling software
Develop and monitor a project budget
Make decisions regarding project priorities, costs, and alternatives
Perform research, analyze findings, prepare and present reports to city management
Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with city staff and the public
Operate a computer
Operate city vehicles

Special Requirements:

Valid Arizona driver's license.
This position is classified as safety-sensitive which requires candidates to successfully undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to employment. They will be subject to further drug and alcohol testing throughout their period of employment in accordance with the City of Glendale Substance Abuse policy. A post-offer physical assessment is required. The City of Glendale will incur the cost of all required testing.

Success Factor Classification Level - Professional/Supervisory
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This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.

Other Qualifications

Office setting. Enters, exits, and operates city vehicles.

Benefits

: Benefit information is outlined here: https://www.glendaleaz.gov/Your-Government/Connect/Departments/Human-Resources-Risk-Management/Benefits

Supplemental Questions

This position requires a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management and five years of increasingly responsible experience in public works project management. Any equivalent combination of experience and education which would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is considered as qualifying. Do you possess at least a total of nine (9) years of qualified experience or work and education combination thereof?

Candidate information - Read carefully
1) The responses you provide in this application must be accurate and will be verified through the recruitment process. Any misstatement or oversight of material facts may be grounds for disqualification or removal from further consideration.
2) If you submit more than one application to this process, only the latest submission with attachments will be reviewed.
3) Proof is requested - Consideration or preference due to education or certifications you may indicate you have, will require documentation. UPLOAD supporting documentation with your application.
4) Include specific information in your application WORK HISTORY to support your stated knowledge, skills, abilities and work experience that are important to evaluate your qualifications.

I have read the above statements

An Arizona valid, unrestricted, unexpired driver's license with an acceptable driving record for the last 39 months or more is required at time of hire. If you have an out of state license, conversion to AZ is required by time of hire.

I have read the requirement

Please select the response that most accurately represents your education and work experience as it relates to your candidacy for this position.

Completed bachelor's degree or higher in civil engineering or construction management and five years of increasingly responsible experience in public works project management.
120 college level credits or more in civil engineering or construction management and five years of increasingly responsible experience in public works project management.
90 college level credits or more in civil engineering or construction management and six or more years of increasingly responsible experience in public works project management.
60 college level credits or more in civil engineering or construction management and seven or more years of increasingly responsible experience in public works project management.
30 college level credits or more in civil engineering or construction management and eight or more years of increasingly responsible experience in public works project management.
Nine years or more of increasingly responsible experience in public works project management with or without college course credits.
None of the above.

How many years of experience do you have in construction, capital improvement or public works project management design, through construction / warranty, including; scheduling, budget tracking, status reports, and communicating with designers and contractors?

10 or more years
5 to 9 years
2 to 4 years
Less than 2 years
None of the above

What is the largest construction project budget you have managed ? Choose the option that best fits your experience.

$25 million or higher
$10–24 million
$5–9 million
$2–5 million
$1 million or under
None of the above - I have not managed the budget of a construction project

Which of the following construction, capital improvement, or public works project types did you manage from design through construction and project closeout? Choose all that apply.

Fire Station
Police Facility
Public Safety Training Facility
Fleet Maintenance Facility
Municipal Office Building
Infrastructure/Tenant Improvement
Emergency Operations Center
Other - If you choose other, list equivalent type in next question
None of the above

If you selected "other" in the question above list the type of qualifying project(s) you manage from design through construction and project closeout. Your work history must also reflect this work.
If this does not apply type NA

This position will manage all aspects of fire station construction and remodeling Including managing the requirements for operational impacts and mitigation for facilities that are occupied 24/7. Does your work history on this application show you have experience that directly reflects this.

Please select any of the below areas your application work history shows 2 or more years of experience managing types of procurement and bid processes. If this applies we will look for you to include what role you had for each area selected: Writing/creating, manage intake/documentation, compliance and selection, contract negotiations and/or vendor relationship / product and performance.

Request for Qualification - RFQ
Request for Proposal - RFP
Construction Manager at Risk CMAR
Build Contract Development and Execution
Job Order Contracting JOC
Statement of Qualifications
Sole Source
Request for Information
none of the above

GFD CIP 12 Which project delivery methods have you worked with? (Check all that apply)

Design-Bid-Build
Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR)
Design-Build
Job Order Contracting
Cooperative Purchasing Contracts
None of the Above
Other Related - Specify in the next question
Integrated Project Delivery (IPD)
Multiple Prime Contracts

Please select the active /current certifications you currently have and attached with your application for consideration. Select all that apply.

Professional Engineer PE
Certified Construction Manager CCM
Project Management Professional PMP
Design-Build Institute of America DBIA
Equivalent level certification - Attach certification for review
None of the above

Experience preparing, presenting and fielding inquires on project status updates : Select the audience level(s) where you have 2 or more years of experience preparing, presenting status updates and fielding inquires. Select all that apply.

Elected officials /Governing boards
City Management / Executive leadership
Multi – department / Company management (Internal/external)
Internal Department Management
Employees / Staff
Community and public
None of the above

How many years of experience do you have in engineering inspection?

5 or more years
3 to 4 years
1 to 3 years
Less than a year

How many years of experience do you have managing the design of construction contracts and monitoring contract dollar and time limits?

5 or more years
4 to 5 years
3 to 4 years
2 to 3 years
1 to 2 years
Less than a year
None

How many years of experience do you have in engineering design review?

5 or more years of experience
3-5 years of experience
1-3 years of experience
Less than 1 year of experience
None of the above

Required Question

Agency Information

Employer: City of Glendale (AZ)
Address: 5970 W Brown St

Glendale, Arizona, 85302
Phone: 623-930-2270
Website: http://www.glendaleaz.gov

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