CIP & ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGER - Fire Department

CIP & ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGER - Fire Department

Salary

$88,800.00 - $133,200.00 Annually

Location

Glendale Fire Administration 11550 W. Glendale Ave Glendale, AZ 85307, AZ

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2026-04650

Department

Fire Services

MUNIS- Org Description

Fire Resource Management

Opening Date

06/24/2026

Closing Date

7/8/2026 11:59 PM Arizona

Hours per Week

40

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Description

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

Essential Functions

• 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 citys 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/Special Requirements/Success Factors

Bachelors 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 drivers 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.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

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

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

01

This position requires a bachelors 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?

• Yes
• No

02

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

• Yes

03

An Arizona valid, unrestricted, unexpired drivers 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

04

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

• Completed bachelors 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.

05

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

06

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

07

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

08

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

09

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.

• Yes
• No

10

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

11

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

12

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

13

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

14

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

15

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

16

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

Employer City of Glendale (AZ)

Address 5970 W Brown St

Glendale, Arizona, 85302

Phone 623-930-2270

Website http://www.glendaleaz.gov