Project Manager Avondale, AZ Job Details Full-time $64,346.00
50 a year 12 hours ago Benefits Wellness program 403(b) matching 457(b) AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 403(b) Professional development assistance Loan forgiveness Flexible schedule Life insurance Qualifications Project reporting Vendor relationship building Budget management Renovation construction projects Construction project management Regulatory compliance Environmental compliance Data reporting Project coordination Research Mid-level Team development Supervising experience Bachelor's degree Driving Class D Environmental law compliance support Vendor relationship management Hazardous waste management Research data analysis Budgeting Environmental regulatory compliance Data collection 1 year Leadership Team motivation (leadership skill) Project stakeholder communication Stakeholder relationship building Project management in construction Stakeholder management Full Job Description Salary Range $64,346.00
- $83,649.50/annually, DOE Grade 117 Work Schedule Monday
- Friday, 8am
- 5pm
Summer Hours:
Monday
- Thursday, 7am-6pm Work Calendar 12 Months Maricopa Summary 10 Colleges.
Unlimited Opportunities. The Maricopa County Community College District is one of the largest community college systems in the nation. Home to 10 individually accredited community colleges and 31 satellite locations, we proudly serve students in every corner of the Valley. Each day, our dedicated faculty, staff, and administrators, live out our vision— creating excellence in education for a better world. We focus on people—not profits. With 100% acceptance, zero rejections, and affordable tuition, we provide the flexibility and support our students need to succeed in and beyond the classroom. Discover how we're changing college. We don't just support our community—we help build it. We are the largest provider of workforce development training in the state. The activities of our colleges and their students support one out of every 28 jobs in Maricopa County. Learn about our economic impact. We believe our employees are our most valuable asset. Our 10 colleges and District Office support nearly 10,000 jobs and careers throughout Greater Phoenix. Join us in making a real difference in the lives of over 140,000 college students each year. Campus Statement Estrella Mountain Community College (EMCC) has been making high-quality, affordable education accessible in The West Valley since 1992. As a member of the Maricopa Community Colleges (MCCCD), one of the largest and oldest community college districts in the United States, EMCC has driven personal and professional growth to help students achieve their goals. With smaller class sizes; lower costs; in-person, online, and hybrid learning options; and support focused on the unique educational and personal needs of our students, EMCC has been able to provide the associate degrees and professional certificates needed to help students and the community thrive. Located in one of the fastest-growing regions of the county, EMCC enrolls approximately 15,000 students annually and is planned to be a large comprehensive learning college of more than 40,000 students. Benefits Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports our employees' and their families' health and well-being. Therefore, the MCCCD benefits support every stage of life and are designed to meet the diverse needs of our community. Explore the wide range of benefits and perks available to eligible employees at
MCCCD:
Affordable and Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage Paid Time Off:
Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Time 20 Paid Observed Holidays Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability plans, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Pension, including Long Term Disability and Retiree Health Insurance with 100% employer-matching contributions
Optional Retirement Plans:
403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b) Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents
Annual Professional Development Funding Flexible Work Schedules Employee Health & Wellness Programs:
District-Wide Wellness Program with Workshops and Webinars Monthly Health & Wellness Calendar and Newsletter Virta Diabetes Reversal Program, Support Groups, and Diabetes Empowerment Education Programs Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services Mobile On-Site Mammography Screenings Pre-Retirement Planning Events Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (potential loan forgiveness for federal Direct Loans after meeting repayment requirements and working full-time for an eligible employer) Job Summary Estrella Mountain Community College (EMCC) is hiring a Project Manager. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the successful planning, execution, and delivery of projects that align with college goals. This position is responsible for leading phases of project development, from initial conception through to completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget. This position leads project management for administrative services, facilities, programs, and capital projects, supports the Administrative Services team, coordinates resources, and manages stakeholder expectations to ensure project collaboration and completion. To best serve the students, department, and college, this position is fully in-person. Essential Functions 50%
- Collaborates with the Administrative Services team and stakeholders to lead various administrative services, facilities, program, and capital projects for multiple projects while developing work teams, project scopes, establishment of project budgets, milestones, risks, and deliverables; to include creating and maintaining comprehensive project execution, tracking, and reporting project timelines, and expenses.
20%
- Develops and coordinates college environmental and occupational regulatory compliance for hazardous waste, chemical management, emergency preparedness, and education and training.
Performs basic research and preliminary analyses; gathers pertinent information and compiles, analyzes, and summarizes data and information. Coordinates with key stakeholders regarding regulatory compliance, facilities, workplace safety, capital improvement projects, other planning and development work. 20%
- Establishes and maintains working relationships with staff, vendors, contractors, and other project stakeholders.
If assigned supervision, plans, organizes, supervises, and assigns the work of others as needed. Administers reports, proposals, and program outcomes for various projects. Provides project troubleshooting and assistance to resolve issues related to projects. Provides management for project team(s) by building and motivating team members to meet project goals, and adhering to responsibilities and project milestones. 10%
- Represents project strategies and communication plans that established goals and outcomes of the project.
Independently responds on behalf of the department to issues or concerns while working closely with all of the department's leadership. Perform other duties as assigned commensurate to the grade level of the position. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution and two (2) years of full-time equivalent experience providing journey-level project management coordination and assistance including preparing reports, maintaining records, tracking budgets, performing research and assisting with project communication. An equivalent combination of the conferred degree and directly related full-time work experience as described above sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation, may be considered Desired Qualifications 1.Minimum of three (3) year's experience in project management or related experience in education or government environment. 2. Minimum of three (3) year's experience leading administrative services, facilities or capital projects across multiple, concurrent projects. 3. Experience with administrative services, facilities or capital projects of $10 million or more in construction, renovations, or remodels related projects. 4. Minimum of two (2) year's experience supervising employees. 5. Minimum of three (3) year's experience in gathering, analyzing, and summarizing data to support planning and decision-making efforts and familiarity with public sector or institutional procurement practices. 6. One year of full-time, relevant MCCCD experience within the previous two years. Special Working Conditions Possession of a valid State of Arizona Class D driver's license is required; must meet minimum standards regarding driving: https://www.maricopa.edu/about/careers/apply How to Apply Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume showing how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application. Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed. Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered. Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information. Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position. Indicate whether former or current employment is Full-Time or; Part-Time employment, to include Adjunct or Associate Professor (must include number of hours worked, contact hours or load) Provide employment history in a month/year format (e.g., 09/07 to 10/11) including job title, job duties, for each position held and name of employer for each position. Three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors. If references are not provided in resume upon application, they will be requested at time of interview. Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Qualified applicants or candidates with disabilities can submit a reasonable accommodation request at any point in the hiring process, and MCCCD's policy is to provide reasonable accommodation unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the ADA Coordinator from the hiring campus location for assistance via email at MCCCD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Posting Close Date Open until filled Estimated first review on April 28, 2026 Must apply by 11:59 P.M. on April 27, 2026, to be considered If unsuccessful in finding a candidate during the initial review a subsequent review date will be determined EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance." The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators. The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act.
