Lead Critical Infrastructure Projects: Project Manager Opportunity with PDS Tech Commercial
Location: Tempe, AZ (Hybrid - 2 days/week in the office) Schedule: 1st shift 7am to 4:30pm Payrate: $47.39 - $56.86
Power Communities. Deliver Impact. Lead with Purpose.
At PDS Tech Commercial, we partner with a leading utility company to deliver essential water and power services that communities rely on every day. As a Project Manager, you’ll take the lead on complex, high-impact projects—ensuring critical infrastructure is delivered safely, efficiently, and without disruption. Your work will directly influence the reliability of essential services and the future of utility operations.
What You’ll Do
Step into a high-responsibility role where leadership, technical expertise, and decision-making come together:
Lead end-to-end project management activities, including planning, engineering coordination, procurement, administration, and construction management
Direct and coordinate the work of architects, engineers, designers, technicians, and contractors
Provide technical and procedural guidance to ensure projects are completed efficiently and cost-effectively
Develop and implement project schedules, tracking milestones and progress
Manage procurement processes, including consultant selection, equipment purchasing, and construction contracts
Ensure all projects comply with federal, state, city, and company regulations, codes, and standards
Maintain consistency in design, construction, and operational standards across all projects
Recommend and implement improvements to design and construction processes
Monitor budgets and allocate resources effectively to meet project goals
Navigate complex, high-pressure environments with limited precedent while maintaining objectivity
Deliver regular reports on project status, risks, and performance
What You Bring
Required Qualifications:
Minimum of 5 years of project management or related experience
(or 9 years of combined education and relevant experience if no degree)
Strong experience managing complex, high-value, or technically challenging projects
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and external partners
Knowledge of construction management, engineering coordination, and procurement processes
Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and industry standards
Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to perform effectively in high-pressure, fast-paced environments
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
Experience in utilities, infrastructure, or energy sectors
Familiarity with large-scale public works or critical infrastructure projects
Experience managing projects with significant operational impact
Ready to Lead What Matters Most?
If you’re a driven Project Manager ready to take on high-impact infrastructure projects, we want to hear from you.
Apply today and help power the future with PDS Tech Commercial.
Pay Details: $47.39 to $56.86 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
