Public works director Jobs in Phoenix, AZ

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Primary Responsibilities

In the role of Dams Levees and Civil Works Project Manager, we'll count on you to:

* Plan and manage delivery for all aspects of large-scale, multi-discipline, and multi-benefit projects with a high degree of technical complexity, including planning, design, construction, and program management. Typical projects include dam, levee, and stormwater management: studies, assessments, and design projects including geologic, geotechnical, structural, hydrology, hydraulic, structural, and mechanical components.
* Coordinate project staffing and workload throughout entire project life cycle, and ensure completion of deliverables on schedule
* Track project financials and coordinate and adjust work effort with team to ensure that work is completed within parameters of agreed-to budget and schedule.
* Work with accounting, operational, and business leadership for periodic project reviews.
* Implement quality assurance and quality control procedures.
* Provide technical support either individually or as part of a project team on dam and levee safety inspections, assessments, designs, and risk evaluations.
* Conduct and/or coordinate completion of analyses to develop alternatives, design options, or recommendations for dam, levee, and civil works projects.
* Prepare and/or manage preparation of cost estimates, design drawings, and specifications for projects.
* Collect, assimilate, and present data in technical and non-technical reports.
* Establish and maintain client relations, and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings
* Lead the technical development of project proposals and fee estimates.
* Work independently in addition to planning, organizing, and assisting teams of professionals and technicians dependent on project/task.
* Mentor mid- and junior-level staff across a variety of disciplines.
* Oversee a variety of project types including planning, design, inspection and construction management of flood risk management projects; dams and reservoirs; drainage; general site civil; and ecosystem restoration.
* Coordinate projects with inter-related disciplines such as hydrology, hydraulics, structural, geology, geotechnical, civil, mechanical, CADD and GIS. The position will also require coordination with HDR's other regional and corporate business class technical directors and advisors.
* Implement QA/QC procedures
* Perform other duties as needed.

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Required Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering
* 7 years related experience
* A minimum 2 years project management experience
* Professional Engineer (PE) license
* MS Office and MS Project experience is required
* Demonstrated leadership skills
* An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Preferred Qualifications

* Master's degree
* PMP certification
* Project management experience on large, multi-discipline projects, including dams, levees, and stormwater infrastructure
* Experience in one of the following technical competencies: geotechnical engineering, hydrology/hydraulics, hydraulic structures, structural engineering, or civil engineering.
* 5 years of experience providing technical support to dams, levees, and/or stormwater infrastructure projects in one of the disciplines listed above.
* Preference given to local candidates
* Business development experience

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Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.

Primary Location: United States-Arizona-Phoenix Industry: Water Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular BusinessClass: Dams Levees Civil Works Job Posting: Nov 4, 2025