Program Manager in Phoenix

• Job Description
• Job Title: Program Manager
• Job Code: CoP 163621Client: City of Phoenix
• Water Services Department
• Location: Phoenix, Arizona (Hybrid)
• Duration: Contract through 08/03/2027Work Location: 200 W. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85003Work Schedule: Hybrid (Schedule to be discussed during onboarding)
• Closing Date: July 24, 2026 | 4:00 PM

Position OverviewThe City of Phoenix Water Services Department is seeking a Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Program Manager to oversee the planning, design, construction, and rehabilitation of critical water and wastewater infrastructure projects.

The selected candidate will manage capital improvement projects, coordinate engineering and construction activities, administer contracts, and collaborate with consultants, contractors, and City departments to deliver high-quality infrastructure solutions.

Local Phoenix candidates only. Candidates must be available for an in-person interview within one week of the posting close date and able to start within two weeks of receiving an offer.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Capital Improvement Program (CIP) replacement and rehabilitation projects for water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Develop project scopes, cost estimates, and long-range planning strategies.
• Oversee planning, design, permitting, and construction activities.
• Administer procurement processes and construction contracts.
• Review engineering design plans, specifications, and construction drawings.
• Coordinate project activities with operations staff, customers, consultants, contractors, and City departments.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, risks, and deliverables.
• Integrate completed construction documentation into Work and Asset Management systems.
• Support assessments, rehabilitation, and replacement of pipelines, pump stations, reservoirs, wells, lift stations, sewer mains, and related facilities.

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
• 3+ years of Project Management experience.
• 3+ years of experience in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Experience managing engineering, infrastructure, or capital improvement projects.
• Strong communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.

Skills

• 2+ years managing consultants and contractor staff on Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) or large private infrastructure projects.
• Experience developing project scopes of work, reviewing proposals, payment applications, permitting, and design/construction drawings.
• Current Arizona Professional Engineer (PE) registration.
• Experience with municipal water/wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of civil engineering, construction methods, asset management, procurement, and contract administration.

Important Notes

• Local Phoenix candidates only.
• Candidate's current location must be clearly listed on the resume.
• Hybrid work schedule.
• Travel within the Phoenix metro area may be required (reimbursable).
• HireRight background check and Global ID BiomatriX facial verification are required.
• In-person interviews required.