Economic Development Project Manager Job at City of Mesa, Arizona City, AZ

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  • City of Mesa
  • Arizona City, AZ

Job Description

There is currently one (1) vacancy in the Office of Economic Development. This recruitment will also be used to establish a Citywide list to fill possible future vacancies. First review of applications will be on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, and weekly thereafter. An Economic Development Project Manager plans, organizes, monitors, manages, and evaluates economic development project activities. Responsibilities include coordinating, directing, and implementing programs and projects that support commercial, office, and industrial development; business development; workforce development; the attraction of and assistance to domestic and international businesses; development of public facilities and infrastructure; small business development initiatives; and/or other economic development, redevelopment, or capital improvement programs or projects. Work requires considerable independent judgment and initiative in combining a broad scope of professional planning and economic development knowledge and sophisticated, analytical judgments in order to solve a variety of complex, technical problems. Responsible for overall management of economic development project activities. Employees in this class may be required to work evenings and/or weekends for special events or programming coverage (by assignment). This class may functionally supervise Economic Development Specialist(s) and/or office support staff. This class is supervised by a department director or deputy director who reviews work through conferences, meetings, reports, and results achieved. This class is FLSA exempt‑administrative. Please refer to the link below for the full job description and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions. Employee Values All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity. Minimum Qualifications Required Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Economic, Public or Business Administration, Commercial Real Estate, Urban Planning, Marketing, or a related field. Extensive (5+ years) progressively responsible work experience at a level that required supervision or management of projects and programs in economic development, redevelopment, marketing, commercial real estate development, business assistance, public facility, infrastructure development, or workforce development. Special Requirement Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License by hire or promotion date. Preferred/Desirable Qualifications Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s Degree in Public or Business Administration, Economic Development, Commercial Real Estate, Planning, or a related field; membership in related professional organizations; the ability to speak a second language; and designation as a Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) or current certification in a related field. City Manager’s Office (Urban Transformation) Assignment: experience working in a downtown setting with multiple stakeholders, including business improvement districts, enhanced municipal services districts, and/or convention and visitor bureaus; contract negotiation and management; and grant writing. Job Description PDF: #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Mesa

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