Utility Construction Project Manager

Location: Henderson

Position Overview

The City of Henderson announces an examination to create an eligibility list and to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of Utility Construction Project Manager in the Department of Utility Services. The eligibility list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to one (1) year.

Under limited supervision, manages construction, start-up, and hand-over of Department of Utility Services Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects such as water, wastewater, and reclaimed water conveyance systems and treatment facilities including budgeting, scheduling, selection of professional services, programming, design, contract documents, bidding, and onsite construction management; and performs related duties as assigned.

Salary and Benefits

* Competitive Salary Range of $84,954.48 - $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!

* * to review all City Employee Benefits

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Minimum Qualifications

* Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field

* Five (5) years of professional level construction project management experience, having responsibility for coordinating all phases of construction

* 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 483

* Desirable:
Current work experience managing utility capital improvement projects.

* Desirable:
Licensed as a Professional Engineer or Certified Construction Manager in the State of Nevada.

Required Documents/Assessment Information

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, clickherefor attachment instructions.

ASSESSMENT DATES:

Oral Board Interview (Weighted 100%) - Thursday, February 19, 2026

(Best-Qualified Candidates)

Selection Interview - Monday, February 23, 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…