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Utility Construction Project Manager
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What they do
A Construction Project Manager supervises construction projects from beginning to end, ensuring that projects are completed within time and budgetary constraints. Controls the time, cost and quality of construction projects, from residential, commercial and industrial buildings to roads, bridges and schools. Plans and coordinate all aspects of the construction process, including hiring contractors and working with engineers, architects and vendors.
$118,393 / year median in Nevada
+13% projected growth
Job Description
- $133,422.78 Annually; salary placement for non-represented positions is based on a comprehensive compensation review and takes into consideration the candidate's qualifications as well as internal equity Base Wage increase upon successful completion of Initial Probationary or Qualifying Period
- Annual Pay Adjustment Increase or Lump Sum Bonus
- General Increase
- Contingent upon the City's financial health and subject to availability of funds as determined by the City (subject to change) Work-Life Balance The expected schedule for this position is Monday
- Thursday, 6:00 am
- 4:00 pm (4 day work week) Paid Leave and Holidays Leave and Holidays Policy Family and Medical Leave and Extended Leave Policy Comprehensive benefits package
- for all full-time, regular non-represented employees including: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Long Term Disability (LTD) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Policy Retirement Benefits Nevada PERS (Public Employees' Retirement System) Retirement Health Savings (RHS) Account Deferred Compensation
- 457(b) and 401(a)
Plans Voluntary Benefits:
Pet Insurance, Auto/Home Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, SSgA Upromise 529 College Savings Plan Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLSF) through the Federal Government Tuition and Certification Reimbursement Program, and much more!- Click here to review all City Employee Benefits Click here to familiarize yourself with the job and its physical requirements.
Note:
An equivalent combination of related training and experience may be considered Possess and maintain a valid Nevada or "border state" driver's license, as defined by NRS 483Desirable:
Current work experience managing utility capital improvement projects.Desirable:
Licensed as a Professional Engineer or Certified Construction Manager in the State of Nevada.DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION
1) Completed Employment Application 2) Professional Engineer or Certified Construction Manager Licensure (if applicable)- Please attach your documents to the "Attachments" section of your application, click here for attachment instructions.
ASSESSMENT DATES
Oral Board Interview (Weighted 100%)- Thursday, October 15, 2026 (Best-Qualified Candidates) Selection Interview
- Wednesday, October 21, 2026 (Top-Scoring Candidates) All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS
If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you will be required to self-schedule through the City of Henderson online application system. Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report. The assessment and selection process for this position will take place on the dates listed above. All candidates who wish to be considered for this position will need to be in Henderson, Nevada, and make themselves available to participate in the testing process at any time on any of the dates listed above. The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application. Appointment may be subject to the successful and timely completion of a post offer pre-employment background investigation and medical/physical examination, including a drug/alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical Leave
- 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans
- 401(a) Plans