Project Manager (CIP) at City of Avondale, AZ

About the Department

Turn Community Vision Into Reality – Become the City of Avondale’s next Project Manager (CIP)

The first review of applications will be conducted on Thursday, September 18, 2025, and weekly thereafter. 

Make an impact while building your career in Avondale! If you’re looking for meaningful work that contributes to our community and keeps every day interesting, now’s the time to click the “Apply” button above. There’s no better place to put your skills to work—let’s start this adventure together!

The City of Avondale has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of a Project Manager (CIP). In Avondale, we hire innovative, forward-thinking problem-solvers who love what they do! We hire people who share our aspiration to be driven, kind, bold, and humble. With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best-in-class service to our citizens while offering the opportunity for professional growth in a rewarding and innovative work environment. Join the City of Avondale, and help us shape a new tomorrow, today. 
 

The primary function of this position is leading, managing, and coordinating a variety of complex and technically challenging capital improvement projects from inception and design through the construction and warranty phases, including assisting in the development of CIP project requests, developing project scopes and budgets, planning, and scheduling.

Position Duties

The ideal candidate will be an independent, self-motivated professional with a strong commitment to personal and professional integrity. Staying current on emerging technologies and best practices in project, program, and construction management is essential. With a balance of technical expertise and strong interpersonal skills, this individual is collaborative, respectful, positive, and effective in working with diverse groups. Flexibility, openness to feedback, and adaptability to change are key traits, along with being recognized by colleagues as a trusted problem-solver. A team-building mindset is demonstrated in partnerships with both internal stakeholders and external collaborators. Aligned with Avondale’s mission of Making Lives Better, the candidate listens well, works effectively with a variety of personalities, and promotes inclusive, solutions-driven outcomes.

To view the full job description and learn more about the responsibilities and qualifications, please click to view the Class Specification here.

Minimum Qualifications

The ideal candidate consistently exceeds customer expectations by building strong relationships and taking ownership of satisfaction and loyalty. They actively contribute as a team member to achieve goals and deliver high-quality results. Committed to our safety philosophy, this individual proactively manages time and resources to complete work efficiently while striving to surpass objectives and deliver outcomes beyond expectations.
 
In addition to possessing the ability to live out our core and functional values, interested candidates must possess the following minimum requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or Project/Construction Management. 
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible project management of vertical/building, parks, and transportation projects.
• Experience in Municipal Infrastructure Development is highly preferred.

• A valid Arizona Driver's License.
• A Professional Architect or Engineer License is preferred.

• Project management principles and practices, to include knowledge of procurement per state statutes; scheduling, cost estimating, and risk management.
• Arizona Revised Statutes and various delivery methods such as: JOC, CM@R, DBB, and DB.
• Land acquisition and contract administration.
• Design or construction knowledge of standard municipal buildings, parks, and/or transportation projects.
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Knowledge of project management software or database management. 

• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations, and standards.
• Performing advanced mathematical calculations.
• Design analysis and technical review.
• Managing engineering projects.
• Administering contracts.
• Administering project budgets.
• Maintaining project schedules.
• Providing customer service.
• Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications.
• Effective communication and interpersonal relations, including the ability to interact professionally with coworkers, supervisors, and the public to exchange information and follow work directions.

Other Qualifications

Benefits & Salary:
In addition to a competitive salary, the City of Avondale offers a 4-day work week and a comprehensive benefits package with outstanding health and wellness benefits, financial perks, work-life balance, and more. Explore our Employee Benefit Highlights and Benefits Guide for full details!