Public Works Flood Control Project Manager

Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Industry: Civil Engineering | Water Resources
Job Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Open
Licensure: Arizona PE required
Certification: CFM required or ability to obtain within 6 months

Company Overview: Our client is a locally owned civil and transportation engineering firm serving Arizona since 1984. Ranked #1 civil engineering firm in Arizona for 22 consecutive years and recognized as a Best Place to Work for six consecutive years.

Position Overview: This leadership role focuses on public works and flood control projects involving hydrology and hydraulics, FEMA studies, drainage master planning, and surface water systems. The Project Manager will lead technical execution, client development, and team oversight.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead water resources and flood control projects from concept through completion
• Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and analysis
• Oversee FEMA studies, floodplain mapping, and ADMS/P projects
• Review 1D and 2D hydraulic models and engineering calculations
• Supervise preparation of design reports and construction documents
• Develop scopes of work and prepare cost proposals
• Negotiate contracts and manage project budgets and schedules
• Participate in business development and client marketing efforts
• Mentor and develop engineering staff
• Apply FLO-2D and other modeling tools to project execution

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• Arizona Professional Engineer license
• Certified Floodplain Manager or ability to obtain within 6 months
• Experience in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling
• Experience with FEMA studies and floodplain mapping
• Knowledge of FLO-2D software
• Strong leadership and client communication skills

Benefits: Pathway to ownership; competitive pay; generous PTO; health, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) with employer match; LTD, STD, and life insurance; in-house training programs; employee appreciation events; community involvement opportunities.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.