Site Review Project Manager II - Development Services

Site Review Project Manager II

The Pima County Development Services Department is seeking a highly motivated professional with experience in development plans and subdivision plats to join our dedicated team as a Site Review Project Manager II. This is an opportunity to leverage your skills in a dynamic environment, contributing directly to significant infrastructure and land use projects that shape the future of Pima County.

The Site Review Project Manager II leads and manages the review of land development applications for technical accuracy and regulatory compliance. This position organizes, supervises, and participates in the work of staff within the Site Review Division. Key responsibilities include reviewing and processing a variety of development applications such as minor land divisions, subdivision plats, site development plans, traffic impact studies, utility construction plans, right-of-way permits, legal documents, and zoning compliance requests. The ideal candidate will provide exceptional customer service by assisting applicants and stakeholders through in-person meetings, phone, email, and the county's online permitting portal. This position also serves as a liaison between applicants and County departments to ensure timely and coordinated project approvals.

If you're seeking to expand your professional skills and work alongside a team of dedicated professionals, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and innovative environment.

Essential Functions :

• Plans, organizes, and supervises staff in the Plans Examining or Site Division, establishing workload priorities and ensuring efficient operations;
• Reviews complex project plans for compliance with County building, zoning, and site engineering codes, laws, and standards;
• Provides technical guidance to staff, engineers, architects, contractors, and permit-holders on code interpretation and application;
• Oversees investigations of code violation complaints, resolving issues or referring them to appropriate authorities;
• Evaluates new construction products, systems, and methods, recommending updates or modifications to County codes and standards;
• Develops and implements new or revised policies and processes to ensure compliance with applicable codes, laws, and regulations;
• Assigns, trains, and evaluates staff performance, making recommendations on personnel actions;
• Identifies and recommends changes to codes, ordinances, and technical standards for management consideration;
• Assists the Chief Building Official with research, appeals, and technical recommendations;
• Represents the County on code review committees, at professional meetings, and in public or educational presentations.

Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in construction management, architecture, engineering, land planning, business administration, project management, or a closely related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND four years of experience as a contractor, engineer, architect, construction plan reviewer, construction project manager, superintendent, foreman, or a mechanic in charge of construction INCLUDING two years in a lead or supervisory role.

OR : Four years with Pima County in a Plans Examiner, Site Review Project Manager I, or a closely related classification as determined by the Appointing Authority at the time of recruitment INCLUDING one year of experience in a supervisory capacity.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

Preferred Qualifications :

The Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated / scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments / testing may be required as part of the selection process.

Valid AZ driver license is required at time of application. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant's suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services' review and approval of the candidate's driving record.

The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.

Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.