Site Review Project Manager I - Development Services

Site Review Project Manager I

The Pima County Development Services Department seeks a Site Review Project Manager I to support development review activities with a focus on subdivision projects and associated public infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have direct review experience with subdivision plans, including sewer, water, and transportation improvements. This position is responsible for conducting engineering reviews, managing project submittal, coordinating with internal divisions and external agencies, and ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, and policies to support timely and accurate project delivery. 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. 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:

• Manages subdivision plats, development concept permits, site construction permits, and other instruments and activities related to private development within the County;
• Reviews projects for statutory and other regulatory requirements as assigned;
• Coordinates and guides internal and external agency approving authorities as to process and regulatory functions associated with private development project approval;
• Solicite, coordinates, evaluates and consolidates review comments from other agencies and approving authorities;
• Serves as ombudsman in matters pertaining to private development project approval across County departments and exterior agencies;
• Develops, implements and administers new strategies to project and program development approval in line with department goals and County Administrator commitments, while managing project risk to the County;
• Implements project and/or program quality control/quality management;
• Participates in code development/update processes and recommends modifications to regulations and standard operating procedures;
• Coordinates development approval with business clients and other County departments;
• Coordinates the integration of business development activities with those of other County departments and divisions;
• May supervise, train and evaluate professional, technical and support staff, make recommendations on hiring, termination, and related personnel activities to management and initiates progressive discipline processes as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, project management, construction management, land planning, architecture, engineering or a related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND four years of professional experience in development project management or review. (Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.) OR Four years with Pima County in a Construction Project Coordinator or related position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment INCLUDING one year of experience in a supervisory capacity. Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented.