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Canfield Engineering & Integration (CEI) is an Arizona-based electrical, instrumentation and controls engineering and system integration firm serving water, wastewater, municipal, mining and industrial clients throughout the Southwest. CEI provides electrical engineering, instrumentation and controls engineering, PLC and SCADA programming, construction support, and project and equipment management.
We are seeking a Project Manager to support our Design and Engineering Group. This role owns schedule, budget and client communication across a portfolio of electrical, instrumentation and controls design projects, keeping design packages moving from kickoff through issued-for-construction. You will work alongside licensed engineers, senior designers and our business development team to deliver high-quality, on-time design deliverables for municipal and industrial clients across Arizona and the Southwest.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with the technical lead on projects.
- Set timelines and tasks for the design team on assigned projects.
- Manage design milestone submittals (30%, 60%, 90% and issued-for-construction) and coordinate client review cycles.
- Communicate project scope, specifications and change orders to the project team.
- Track all proposed change orders to the original project including pricing and billing.
- Monitor the consumption of labor hours on each project phase to ensure timely completion and budgetary compliance.
- Coordinate design staff assignments and drawing production schedules with Engineering Managers and Senior Designers.
- Support QA/QC review cycles and confirm deliverables meet company standards before issue.
- Set billing forecasts for all assigned projects.
- Provide costing and man-hour input for project proposals and work breakdown structures.
- Serve as the primary day-to-day point of contact for assigned clients.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree.
- 5-10 years of project management experience in the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry.
- Electrical, instrumentation, controls or engineering consulting experience.
- Prior experience as a design or engineering Project Manager.
- Experience with MS Project or other project management software.
- Working familiarity with engineering deliverables such as single lines, P&IDs, control schematics, panel layouts and specifications.
- Water and wastewater project experience strongly preferred.
- PMP certification or progress toward it is a plus.
Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent customer service skills, with an advanced understanding of customer relationship building.
- Sufficient technical capability to interact with clients and engineering staff on design content.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage several concurrent projects.
- Comfort reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications.
- Ability to work under pressure and hold a schedule without losing quality.
Benefits
401(k) match, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, paid time off, parental leave, relocation assistance, and opportunities for advancement.
Compensation Package: Performance bonus.
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8 hour shift.
- Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chandler, AZ 85225.
Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Project management: 3 years (Required)
- AEC Industry: 3 years (Preferred)
Location:
- Chandler, AZ 85225 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Chandler, AZ 85225: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chandler, AZ 85225
Overview
Canfield Engineering & Integration (CEI) is an Arizona-based electrical, instrumentation and controls engineering and system integration firm serving water, wastewater, municipal, mining and industrial clients throughout the Southwest. CEI provides electrical engineering, instrumentation and controls engineering, PLC and SCADA programming, construction support, and project and equipment management.
We are seeking a Project Manager to support our Design and Engineering Group. This role owns schedule, budget and client communication across a portfolio of electrical, instrumentation and controls design projects, keeping design packages moving from kickoff through issued-for-construction. You will work alongside licensed engineers, senior designers and our business development team to deliver high-quality, on-time design deliverables for municipal and industrial clients across Arizona and the Southwest.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with the technical lead on projects.
- Set timelines and tasks for the design team on assigned projects.
- Manage design milestone submittals (30%, 60%, 90% and issued-for-construction) and coordinate client review cycles.
- Communicate project scope, specifications and change orders to the project team.
- Track all proposed change orders to the original project including pricing and billing.
- Monitor the consumption of labor hours on each project phase to ensure timely completion and budgetary compliance.
- Coordinate design staff assignments and drawing production schedules with Engineering Managers and Senior Designers.
- Support QA/QC review cycles and confirm deliverables meet company standards before issue.
- Set billing forecasts for all assigned projects.
- Provide costing and man-hour input for project proposals and work breakdown structures.
- Serve as the primary day-to-day point of contact for assigned clients.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree.
- 5-10 years of project management experience in the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry.
- Electrical, instrumentation, controls or engineering consulting experience.
- Prior experience as a design or engineering Project Manager.
- Experience with MS Project or other project management software.
- Working familiarity with engineering deliverables such as single lines, P&IDs, control schematics, panel layouts and specifications.
- Water and wastewater project experience strongly preferred.
- PMP certification or progress toward it is a plus.
Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent customer service skills, with an advanced understanding of customer relationship building.
- Sufficient technical capability to interact with clients and engineering staff on design content.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage several concurrent projects.
- Comfort reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications.
- Ability to work under pressure and hold a schedule without losing quality.
Benefits
401(k) match, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, paid time off, parental leave, relocation assistance, and opportunities for advancement.
Compensation Package: Performance bonus.
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8 hour shift.
- Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chandler, AZ 85225.
Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Project management: 3 years (Required)
- AEC Industry: 3 years (Preferred)
Location:
- Chandler, AZ 85225 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Chandler, AZ 85225: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chandler, AZ 85225
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in design project manager jobs.
- 3-5 years managing design projects across cross-functional teams including engineering and product
- Proficiency with project management tools such as Jira, Asana, Monday.com, or Smartsheet
- Experience managing timelines, budgets, and resource allocation for creative deliverables
- Familiarity with design workflows and tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe Creative Suite
- Bachelor's degree in design, communications, business, or a related field
- PMP certification or equivalent project management credential preferred by many employers
Tips for Your Design Project Manager Job Search
Quantify design delivery outcomes on your resume
Hiring managers for design project manager roles want to see delivery metrics, not just responsibilities. List the number of concurrent workstreams you managed, how often projects shipped on time, and team sizes you coordinated across design, engineering, and stakeholders.
Tailor your portfolio to show process, not just output
Design project managers are often screened on how they run projects, not just what shipped. Include a case study showing how you handled a missed deadline, a resource conflict, or a scope change. Interviewers for this role ask about process first.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists design project manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter for industry context when targeting openings
A design project manager role at a software company runs differently from one at a consumer packaged goods or architecture firm. When reviewing job descriptions, prioritize ones where the deliverable type, team structure, and tooling match your direct experience.
Prepare a cross-functional conflict example for interviews
Most design project manager interview panels include at least one question about managing disagreement between design and engineering or between stakeholders. Have a specific, real example ready that shows how you resolved the conflict without derailing the timeline.
Negotiate scope and role clarity before accepting an offer
Design project manager roles vary widely in authority. Before accepting, clarify whether you own the project schedule, have budget sign-off, and can make resourcing decisions independently, or whether those sit with a creative director or program manager above you.
Design Project Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most design project managers?
The companies hiring the most design project managers right now include AECOM, Jacobs, and Amazon, with the largest share of openings in California, Florida, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand is concentrated in technology, consumer goods, and design consultancy sectors.
How many design project manager jobs are remote?
About 54% of design project manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how much of the role relies on digital collaboration tools rather than in-person oversight. Sub-areas such as UX program management and digital product delivery tend to have the highest remote availability compared to roles tied to physical product or architectural projects.
How do you become a design project manager?
Most design project managers move into the role from either a design background or a project coordination background. Start by building experience managing deliverables inside a design team, even informally. Get comfortable with project management tools, learn to run design sprints and creative reviews, and document your process work in a case study format that shows how you manage timelines and stakeholder communication.
Can you get hired as a design project manager with little experience?
Yes, entry-level design project manager roles exist, particularly at agencies and in-house teams that need coordinators to support senior PMs. Strengthen your application by showing any experience managing creative workflows, coordinating between designers and other teams, or running production timelines, even in a freelance, volunteer, or internship context. A working knowledge of tools like Asana or Jira also signals readiness.
What does the design project manager interview process look like?
The interview process for design project manager roles typically starts with a recruiter screen focused on your background and tool familiarity, followed by a hiring manager conversation that goes deeper on how you manage competing priorities and cross-functional relationships. Many panels include a case study or take-home exercise where you map out a project plan or diagnose a delayed project scenario. Final rounds often involve meeting with a design lead, an engineering counterpart, or both.
Where can I find and apply to design project manager jobs?
You can find and apply to design project manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and industry background, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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