Head of Project Management

Salary : $84,884.80 - $127,296.00 Annually
Location : Surprise, AZ
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 27-00109
Department: FINANCE
Opening Date: 10/20/2026
Closing Date: 11/4/2026 11:59 PM Arizona

SUMMARY

Incumbents are responsible for managing the initiation, planning, design, construction monitoring, controlling, and closeout of complex capital projects. Incumbents are required to manage the design and construction activities based on the scope of work, manage project budget, and schedule, obtain permits, design plan approvals, utility and right-of-way clearances, ensure project stakeholder coordination, and facilitate public and City Council involvement. Management of design consultants, architects, and contractors on various projects.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's Degree and three years of experience in project or construction management, construction project inspections and/or planning/coordinating building or construction projects or other directly related experience. One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education. Additional education cannot be substituted for experience.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must have at the time of hire and be able to maintain a valid Arizona Driver License.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants whose education, training, and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process to include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include:

• Fingerprinting
• Criminal Background screening
• Education & Experience Verification
• Drug Screen
• E-Verify
• 39 Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check

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The City of Surprise is an EEO/ADA reasonable accommodation employer.
The City of Surprise offers a broad range of inclusive employee benefits to help employees in their work and personal lives. We are committed to a total rewards strategy that provides our employees with competitive compensation, generous benefits, and an environment that supports a healthy work/life balance for our diverse workforce. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, retirement, and a variety of work/life programs, including generous paid time off and twelve holidays. For additional benefit information, please
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Are you currently employed by the City of Surprise?
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Select the option that applies to your highest level of education completed:
Master's Degree, or higher
Bachelor's Degree
Associate's Degree
High School diploma or G.E.D. awarded
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How many years of experience do you have in project or construction management, construction project inspections and/or planning/coordinating building or construction projects or other directly related work as outlined in the job description?

• 7 years or more
• 5 years to less than 7 years
• 3 years to less than 5 years
• Less than 3 years
• None of the above

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Will you have and be able to maintain a valid Arizona Driver's License at the time of hire?
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I understand that this position requires a valid Driver's License with no major driving citations in the last 39 months.
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Describe your experience managing vertical and civil improvement projects. If you do not have this experience, write "N/A".
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Describe your experience coordinating and communicating with multiple stakeholders on construction projects. If you do not have this experience, write "N/A".
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