Capital Improvement Projects Division Manager

Job Announcement

The City of Chandler Public Works & Utilities Department is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as Capital Improvement Projects Division Manager working within the Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Division. This operational manager role reports to the PW&U Assistant Director. It is an at-will position, serving at the PW&U Director's discretion. The role is full-time, exempt, and requires working Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Current City of Chandler employees may only hold one position and are not eligible for additional part-time or secondary positions within the City of Chandler.

Why work for Chandler?
• Open and collaborative environment
• Up to 8 hours paid time off annually to volunteer in the community
• Dress code is business casual, with jeans on Fridays
• 3 medical plans to choose from along with dental and vision coverage
• Accrue 130 hours paid vacation in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• Accrue 96 hours paid sick leave in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• 12 paid holidays annually, plus Winter Break leave the end of 2026
• Become part of the Arizona State Retirement System with a 100% city contribution match
• City contributions of 1% gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation
• Robust Employee Wellness program with $350 incentive
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually
• Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership
• Flexible schedule/remote work options (when available)

Who we are
The Capital Improvements Division of the Public Works & Utilities Department is one of six American Public Works Association (APWA) Accredited agencies in the State and one of a few ADOT Certified Agencies for the administration of design and construction for State and Federally grant-funded transportation projects. This division is responsible for the management and coordination of the orderly design and construction of the City's capital infrastructure in the Capital Improvement Program, including procurement of professional services, design, construction and construction management for transportation, utilities, public buildings, community services and other general government improvements.

Who we are looking for
Our new team member will be passionate about customer service, teamwork, and collaboration. We are looking for someone to supervise, manage, and lead the activities and operations of the Capital Projects Division, including overseeing fiscal, budgetary, and personnel functions, as well as goal setting and policy making alongside a Department Assistant Director. This classification is distinguished from other engineering work by the requirement for an Arizona Licensed Professional Engineer designation.

To view the complete job description, please click here . Please note that the correct job description is Engineering (PE) Senior Manager .

Minimum Qualifications
• A bachelor’s degree in in Construction Management, Engineering or related field; and
• 8 years of experience in the design and construction of public facilities, including project assessments, approved products, design standards, schedules, design reviews, project cost estimates, value engineering, construction reviews, and inspection procedures, including at least 3 years of supervisory experience; and
• An Arizona Professional Engineer Licensure (Preferred Civil Engineering Licensure); and
• A valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Desired qualifications
•Multifaceted experience with a specific focus in design and construction management.
•Creating standards and policies for design and construction.
•Prior experience with the municipality budgeting process.

The City of Chandler will conduct a reference check and a driving record check as a condition of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results. All applicants hired will be required to be fingerprinted with successful results as a condition of continued employment.

Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Chandler’s policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the city’s Drug Free Workplace Policy. Certain positions within the city are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity. The examination process may vary if determined necessary.

The City of Chandler is committed to Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation.

The City of Chandler offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time and some part-time positions. For more detailed information on the benefits offered, please Click Here .

Closing Date/Time: 8/12/2026 11:59 PM Arizona

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