Assistant Capital Project Manager

Posting Date

02/20/26

Application Deadline

03/06/26

Pay Range

$74,000 - $117,000 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

Facilities Management

About the Position

Build a career in construction and project management with Maricopa County's Facilities Management Department! Here you can combine your interests and join our team as an Assistant Capital Project Manager! As an Assistant Capital Project Manager, you will direct the construction phases of complex and technically challenging new County buildings and renovations through all phases. This will include design, construction, and occupancy, with the responsibility for the timely completion of these projects within budget limitations.

About Us

As the landlord for all facilities owned by Maricopa County, the Facilities Management Department is responsible for the planning, design, construction, maintenance, and operations of more than 200 facilities comprised of over 10 million square feet. Facilities Management is made up of a collaborative team that provides and performs various functions to meet the facility-related needs of all Maricopa County Departments. Our broad range of services includes various aspects of the ongoing operations and maintenance of all County-owned facilities, management of all facility projects, and in-house design services.

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose

• Tuition reimbursement

• Exceptional work-life balance, with a hybrid work schedule option

• 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 a 12% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

• Want to learn more about the County's Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

• Four years of vertical commercial construction project experience

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field

• A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications 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

• Must complete an MCSO Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) background investigation to access County detention facilities

We Also Value

• Licensed contractor, Certified Construction Manager, registered architect or engineer in the state of Arizona

• Managerial experience in the vertical construction of new and remodeled commercial facilities for municipal, county, state, or federal projects

Job Contributions

• Coordinate with the Capital Project Manager assigned to the project

• Become familiar with a project in the late Design Development Phase and participate in the completion of the preconstruction phase

• Responsible for all field coordination, compliance with the contract, and quality assurance

• Assist in administering Contractor and Design Professional Contracts during construction

• Represent the owner in all construction meetings and resolve conflicts in the field

• Serve as the owner's liaison, dealing with right-of-way, utilities, municipalities, and permitting issues

• Assist in reviewing and approving all schedules of values, invoices, schedules, and change order requests

• Work to ensure the project budget is continuously up to date

• Other job duties as assigned

Working Conditions

• This position is eligible for hybrid flexibility; however, it does require days in the office and customer-facing work as well

• Exerting up to 20 pounds occasionally, 10 pounds frequently, or negligible amounts constantly, or requires walking or standing to a significant degree

• Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions

• The work will occur in an office and field environment. While performing the duties and responsibilities, the employee may be exposed to loud noise, noxious odors, unsanitary conditions, chemicals, electricity, moving mechanical parts, varying weather conditions, and other related conditions and situations. Position is subject to atmospheric conditions: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation

Selection Procedure

• Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

• 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.

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