Project Manager Jobs in Phoenix, AZ
Project managers in Phoenix are steering a heavy pipeline of capital work, from TSMC's chip fab campus off I-17 and Loop 303 to data centers, power plants and Intel's Ocotillo campus in Chandler. Here are the current openings, followed by who is hiring, what it pays and which credentials count.
Current project manager Openings in Phoenix, AZ
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Project Manager Work in Phoenix
In Phoenix, project management is driven by building. The semiconductor build-out in north Phoenix and the Chandler Price Corridor, a steady run of data center and power projects, and public works across Maricopa County keep contractors, owners and agencies hiring people who can run schedules, budgets and subcontractors. Contractors such as Sundt, based in Tempe, now post project manager roles by market: data centers, advanced facilities, power and preconstruction.
The work also shows up on the owner side. Intel and TSMC Arizona hire their own construction project managers to oversee contractors on their fab campuses, APS hires construction managers for power generation projects, and county agencies such as the Flood Control District manage public infrastructure. Summer heat above 110 degrees shapes jobsite schedules for months at a time, and a project manager here plans around it.
Top Phoenix Employers Hiring Project Managers
These employers have project and construction manager openings posted for the Phoenix area on their own careers sites:
- Sundt Construction - the Tempe-based contractor hires project managers in Phoenix for data center, advanced facilities, power and preconstruction work.
- Intel - hires construction project managers for its Arizona sites, including the Ocotillo campus in Chandler.
- TSMC Arizona - the north Phoenix fab campus hires construction managers and project engineers for its build-out.
- APS - the utility hires construction managers for power generation projects.
- Flood Control District of Maricopa County - the county agency on West Durango Street hires project managers for flood control infrastructure.
Project Manager Salaries in Phoenix
- Entry level: about $64,000 to $78,000 a year for project coordinators and assistant project managers.
- Experienced: roughly $78,000 to $131,000 a year; the metro median is about $100,780 for project management specialists and $118,350 for construction managers.
- Senior: $131,000 to $170,000 or more for senior project managers and construction managers on large programs.
These are estimates based on 2025 wage data for the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro and current postings. Intel posts its construction project manager roles at $118,150 to $166,800, and the Flood Control District posts $74,000 to $120,500. Project size and complexity, the sector, a PMP and years of field experience move pay the most.
How to Become a Project Manager in Phoenix
There is no individual project manager license in Arizona. The Arizona Registrar of Contractors licenses contracting businesses through a qualifying party, not the project managers who work for them. Most construction PMs hold a degree and come up through field or project engineer roles. Arizona State University's Del E. Webb School of Construction offers a BS in Construction Management and Technology in Tempe, and Maricopa Community Colleges offers a 17-credit Project Management certificate at Mesa Community College and a Construction Trades: Construction Management certificate. The PMP from the Project Management Institute is voluntary but widely requested; it needs 35 hours of project management training (or an active CAPM) plus three years of project experience with a bachelor's degree, four with an associate degree or five with a high school diploma. The PMI Arizona Chapter runs local networking and exam prep.
What the Job Involves
Project managers plan and run projects from start to finish. Daily work includes building and updating schedules, tracking budgets and change orders, managing subcontractors and vendors, running owner and team meetings, reviewing submittals and RFIs, and keeping safety and quality on track. On construction projects, much of the week is split between the jobsite and the trailer or office.
Skills Employers Look For
- Scheduling and cost control
- Contract, change order and subcontractor management
- Scheduling software such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project
- Reading drawings and specifications
- Clear written and spoken communication with owners and crews
- Safety leadership and OSHA awareness
- PMP or a construction management degree
Career Path and Advancement
A common Phoenix path runs from project engineer or project coordinator to assistant project manager, project manager, senior project manager and then project executive or operations leader. The owner side, at companies such as Intel, TSMC Arizona and APS, offers another track into construction manager and program manager roles. Experience on data centers, semiconductor fabs or power work stands out in current Phoenix postings.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need a license to be a project manager in Arizona?
No. Arizona has no individual project manager license. The Arizona Registrar of Contractors licenses the contracting business, and the PMP is a voluntary credential that many employers prefer.
How much do project managers make in Phoenix?
Project management specialists in the Phoenix metro earn a median of about $100,780 a year, and construction managers about $118,350. Entry roles start in the $60,000s, and senior managers on large programs can pass $165,000.
Is a PMP required for project manager jobs in Phoenix?
It is not required by law, but many postings list it as preferred. You need 35 hours of training or an active CAPM, plus three to five years of project experience depending on your education.
What kind of projects are Phoenix project managers working on?
Semiconductor fabs in north Phoenix and Chandler, data centers, power generation and public infrastructure lead current postings. Contractors such as Sundt now hire project managers by market for this work.
Where can you study project or construction management in Phoenix?
ASU's Del E. Webb School of Construction in Tempe offers a BS in Construction Management and Technology. Maricopa Community Colleges, including Mesa Community College, offers shorter Project Management and Construction Management certificates.
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