Planning Project Manager

Posting Date
07/28/26
Application Deadline
08/04/26
Pay Range
$75,000 - $121,000 annually

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Job Type
Unclassified
Department
Transportation
About the Position
Make a difference in the lives of the County roadway users and join the MCDOT Planning team as a Planning Project Manager. Work hand in hand with Planners, Engineers, and Designers on developing guidelines and standards to meet the needs of travelers today, tomorrow, and into the future. In this role, you will coordinate with local and regional stakeholders to plan and develop a connected regional roadway network.
About Us
We value your time. The time with your family. The time you spend on the road. And the time you spend making a difference. At the Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT), we provide connections that improve people's lives. By combining innovative technologies with the vast talent of our employees, we plan for future needs and operate a transportation system with the community in mind. Are you interested in contributing to the community in which you work, live, and play? Then, join our team and help us build connections.
Proud to Offer
Work with a greater purpose
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional work-life balance
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring an 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
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We Require
Three years of transportation planning experience
Bachelor's degree in Planning, Engineering, or a closely related field
Postgraduate degrees or professional-level-related transportation experience may substitute for education or experience on a year-for-year basis
Other Requirements
Successful candidates must currently possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire.
We Also Value
Experience working with a state, regional, or local government
Experience writing/editing technical documentation for planning studies and grant applications
Experience working/editing/creating in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) platforms
Job Contributions
Provide professional transportation planning services in the review and evaluation of roadway designs, plans, and technical documents that support the development of a comprehensive, consistent, and well-planned transportation system; assure project plans are in conformance with Department goals, and in compliance with local, state, and Federal regulations
Manage transportation planning projects; prepare the scope of work and coordinate with Finance Division to assure proper procedures are followed; administer contracts in accordance with the Maricopa County Procurement Code; may review project work and coordinate with contractors to assure product is delivered in compliance with specifications; review and process contractor invoicing
Prepare planning project technical documents, specifications, schedules, and budgets; negotiate contracts and agreements; monitor work and report project status; assure projects meet scope, schedule, cost, and quality requirements
Engage stakeholders for input in planning projects to ensure all issues, plans, and standards are considered in the development of projects
Present transportation planning project issues at public meetings and board meetings; assure effective communication of project issues; represent the county at agency and board meetings, and state and regional advisory and planning groups
Conduct transportation planning research, compile data, and generate reports on a variety of issues related to transportation systems, asset management, land use, hydrology and drainage, or economic studies
Develop and present professional-quality staff reports on transportation project plans, recommendations, and project status; develop maps and other graphic presentations to illustrate planning concepts and issues
Coordinate with engineers, environmental professionals, communication staff, and other specialists required to complete projects
Act as a liaison for Capital Improvement Projects at the local, regional, and state levels
Other job duties as assigned
Working Conditions
Exerting up to 10 pounds occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time
Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions
Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software, and Hardware
Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
Geographical Information Systems
Selection Procedure
Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact to initiate the interactive process.
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