Project Manager - Water Department

Project Manager - Water Department

Salary

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Location

Ed Honea Marana Municipal Complex, AZ

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

202600082

Department

Water

Opening Date

07/24/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

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Town of Marana

Marana is one of the fastest-growing communities in Southern Arizona, located approximately 20 minutes northwest of downtown Tucson and 75 minutes southeast of Phoenix. The Town makes its decisions based on a Strategic Plan that has five focus areas: Cherished Heritage, Vibrant Community, Thriving Commerce, Healthy Lifestyles, and Proactive Public Services.

Maranas standards are high. We are an organization of excellence and have developed four Cultural Value Statements that provide the guidelines for how we work together. Our Cultural Values are: Dedicated Service, Respect, Teamwork, and Engaged Innovation.

Position Description

The Town of Marana is seeking a Project Manager to work in the Water Department. The Project Manager oversees engineering, infrastructure, and construction projects related to water/wastewater systems and public utilities from planning through completion and commissioning.

This position manages budgets, schedules, contractors, and compliance requirements while coordinating with engineers, vendors, and government agencies to ensure projects are completed safely and efficiently.

The Town offers a competitive benefits package. To learn more, please visit the Town of Marana Benefits page.

This position requires a regular work schedule, Monday through Friday generally between the hours of 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

Expected Hiring Range: $74,065.89 - $92,582.05

• Placement within the expected hiring range is dependent on direct experience, internal equity and/or budget.

Salary Range: $74,065.89 - $111,098.22

Examples of Duties

• Manages Water and Wastewater Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects from conceptual planning to construction closeout and commissioning.
• Directs and supervises consultant engineers, technicians, and support staff throughout the project process to complete projects within required timelines, budgets, and according to the project scope.
• Oversee the design, development, and implementation of water and wastewater improvement projects.
• Review and approve consultant engineer and contractor documents, including but not limited to scopes, fees, design reports, construction plans, specifications, material submittals, RFIs, etc. as needed throughout the project.
• Collaborate with the consultant engineers, Marana Water operations staff, and other departments to ensure effective execution of the projects.
• Review, authorize, and document project expenditures throughout the life of the project. Prepare and present periodic project updates to Town staff and as required for federal funding.
• Mitigate and minimize exposure risks to the Town. Ensure engineering and construction activities comply with local, state, and Town regulations, standards, and codes.
• Observe and document construction via the project inspector for water and wastewater infrastructure to verify adherence to design documents and permitting requirements.
• Success in this position will require strong written and verbal communication skills, a high level of attention to detail, and exceptional organization.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university. (Additional relevant professional experience may substitute for required education on a year-for-year basis.)
• Three or more years of experience in civil engineering, construction management, or closely related field.
• Completion of the Town of Marana background check
• One year of supervisory experience or must complete the Town of Marana's supervisor academy within one year of hire date.

An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience that provides the desired knowledge, skills & abilities to successfully perform essential functions may be considered.

Additional Requirements:

• Valid Arizona Driver License.
• Must complete both the Town of Marana background check and a motor vehicle records check.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Projects, Excel, Word, Outlook, Etc.
• Basic knowledge in hydraulic modeling Software- EPAnet, InfoWater, waterCAD, etc.
• Strong understanding of the construction and maintenance of public water and wastewater infrastructure, including conveyance/carrier pipes, manholes, valves, pumps, wells, electrical equipment, SCADA equipment, etc.
• Strong understanding of the Town of Marana, City of Tucson, and Pima County design standards and codes for construction of new water and wastewater infrastructure.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

To be considered for this position, all applicants must complete the Town of Marana application form in its entirety online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/marana. Providing a resume is welcome; however, it will not substitute for completing all required sections of the application. Minimum qualifications will be reviewed and evaluated based solely on the information provided in the application. Incomplete applications or applications lacking the required details may result in disqualification from the hiring process.

Job posting will remain open until a sufficient number of applicants have met the minimum requirements. A first review date of applications will be conducted on 8/11/2026.

To be considered in the initial review, please submit your online application by 11:59 PM on 8/10/2026.

Applications submitted after this deadline may or may not be reviewed, depending on the needs and progress of the selection process.

APPLICATION STATUS UPDATES

All status updates regarding your application will be sent via email. Please ensure you provide a valid email address and regularly check your inbox, including your junk or spam folders, for important notifications throughout the hiring process.

TOWN OF MARANA CONTACT INFORMATION

11555 West Civic Center Drive

Marana, AZ 85653

www.maranaaz.gov

ph (520) 382-1900 / fx (520) 382-3500

QUESTIONS

Human Resources Staff Contact

Nikki Hemphill / 520-382-1925 / nhemphill@maranaaz.gov

For technical issues with the NEOGOV site, please contact Customer Support at 1-855-524-5627.

The Town of Marana is an equal opportunity employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the application/exam process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department prior to any deadlines related to this recruitment process. Please contact the Human Resources Department if you would like this publication in an alternative format.

The Town of Marana offers a variety of benefits to meet your needs. Visit our benefits site for more information: http://www.maranaaz.gov/benefits.

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Please select the highest level of education that you have completed.

• I have a high school diploma or general education equivalency
• I have some college past the high school level
• I have an associates degree
• I have a bachelors degree
• I have a masters degree
• None of the above options apply to me

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Please select the item below that more closely describes your experience in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or closely related field.

• I have no related experience
• I have less than 3 years of experience
• I have more than 3 years but less than 5 years of direct experience
• I have more than 5 years but less than 7 years of direct experience
• I have more than 7 years of direct experience

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Do you have a valid Arizona Driver License? (If you answered no, it will be required at time of hire)

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Town of Marana

Address 11555 West Civic Center Drive

Marana, Arizona, 85653

Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/marana