Program Manager

Job Description

Job Description

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

Position Overview
The 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. 

Preferred 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.

Flexible work from home options available.