Operations Project Manager Jobs in Arizona
Operations Project Manager jobs in Arizona are in strong demand, with active hiring concentrated in aerospace and defense manufacturing, semiconductor fabrication, healthcare systems, and large-scale logistics operations, from entry-level coordinators through senior program leads. Phoenix and Scottsdale anchor most of the hiring activity, with Tucson adding steady volume tied to defense contractors and University of Arizona Medical Center operations. Employers like Honeywell, Banner Health, and Intel have consistent, long-running operations project manager teams across the state, with the most in-demand specialties being process improvement, supply chain operations, and cross-functional program delivery. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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At Fluor, we are proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our employees, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you’re invited to apply for this role.
Job Description
This position is responsible for managing small and/or less complex maintenance projects or managing multiple site managers overseeing multiple small and/or less complex sites/projects within the Operations & Maintenance function. Responsibilities may include; mobilization, operational sales, and marketing targets.
• Maintain client relationships by regular communication to better understand project operations, this communication should; appraise of Fluor activities, advise of potential improvements, assess changing needs, develop teamwork and ask for client feedback on performance
• Manage the work to the terms of the contract by eliminating leakage and optimizing returns
• Identify profit share/bonus opportunities by ascertaining whether a value added incentive program should be implemented to reward employees for performance excellence
• Manage risk as assigned by director of operations by reviewing risk on a regular basis and identifying significant business risk for Fluor
• Identify future client requirements and up selling opportunities by developing on-site assessments of client operations and proposing project plans
• Apply appropriate analytical tools and techniques by assessing client organizations, acquiring client engagements with significant profitability potential and transforming the client organization from the current state to the proposed future state
• Other duties as assigned
Basic Job Requirements
• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and seven (7) years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to eleven (11) years if non-degreed; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders
• Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
Other Job Requirements
• Act as the first line of contact to the Client Plant Manager by conducting quarterly interviews and maintaining close client relationships
• Manage and execute maintenance, modification and outage activities in accordance with the requirements of the prime contract
• Ensure maintenance planning and scheduling activities are fully integrated with plant operation
• Provide maintenance planning services including estimates for work orders
• Ensure that the duties and responsibilities of the contract are clearly defined, documented and understood, and complied
• Establish and maintains practices and procedures that ensure maximum efficiency in the execution of work
• Provide resource plans, addressing overall resources, costs, scheduling and other details appropriate for the safe and efficient execution of work
• Administer contracts with regard to cost, schedule, safety, and other project controls; furnish and maintain project billing instructions
• Establish and maintain practices and procedures that ensure maximum efficiency in the execution of work, including analysis of historical data to assist client in providing equipment reliability at optimum costs
• Perform annual review of contracts and negotiate any change orders approved by company management
• Establish goals and objectives each year for assigned projects with division management
• Approve salaried rate changes and renegotiate craft wage rate changes annually with owners
• Review existing drawings and old project for accuracy and determine additional engineering design needed
Preferred Qualifications
• Typically degreed, preferably in engineering or business field of study with minimum seven (7) years O&M Home office or Site experience and five (5) years experience managing small to medium somewhat complex Operations & Maintenance (O&M) sites or projects
• Experience in an operating commercial plant
• Minimum seven (7) years in a supervisory/management position
• Experience in heavy industrial environment, as a Maintenance Manager or Senior Supervisor
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customer, and the general public
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
• Experience managing budgets
• Experience in conflict resolution
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.
Benefits Statement: Fluor is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote employee health, wellness, and financial security. Our offerings include medical, dental and vision plans, EAP, disability coverage, life insurance, AD&D, voluntary benefit plans, 401(k) with a company match, paid time off (personal, bereavement, sick, holidays) for salaried employees, paid sick leave per state requirement for craft employees, parental leave, and training and development courses.
Market Rate Statement: The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.
Notice to Candidates: Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening.
To be Considered Candidates: Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.
Salary Range: $119,500.00 - $222,500.00
At Fluor, we are proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our employees, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you’re invited to apply for this role.
Job Description
This position is responsible for managing small and/or less complex maintenance projects or managing multiple site managers overseeing multiple small and/or less complex sites/projects within the Operations & Maintenance function. Responsibilities may include; mobilization, operational sales, and marketing targets.
• Maintain client relationships by regular communication to better understand project operations, this communication should; appraise of Fluor activities, advise of potential improvements, assess changing needs, develop teamwork and ask for client feedback on performance
• Manage the work to the terms of the contract by eliminating leakage and optimizing returns
• Identify profit share/bonus opportunities by ascertaining whether a value added incentive program should be implemented to reward employees for performance excellence
• Manage risk as assigned by director of operations by reviewing risk on a regular basis and identifying significant business risk for Fluor
• Identify future client requirements and up selling opportunities by developing on-site assessments of client operations and proposing project plans
• Apply appropriate analytical tools and techniques by assessing client organizations, acquiring client engagements with significant profitability potential and transforming the client organization from the current state to the proposed future state
• Other duties as assigned
Basic Job Requirements
• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and seven (7) years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to eleven (11) years if non-degreed; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders
• Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
Other Job Requirements
• Act as the first line of contact to the Client Plant Manager by conducting quarterly interviews and maintaining close client relationships
• Manage and execute maintenance, modification and outage activities in accordance with the requirements of the prime contract
• Ensure maintenance planning and scheduling activities are fully integrated with plant operation
• Provide maintenance planning services including estimates for work orders
• Ensure that the duties and responsibilities of the contract are clearly defined, documented and understood, and complied
• Establish and maintains practices and procedures that ensure maximum efficiency in the execution of work
• Provide resource plans, addressing overall resources, costs, scheduling and other details appropriate for the safe and efficient execution of work
• Administer contracts with regard to cost, schedule, safety, and other project controls; furnish and maintain project billing instructions
• Establish and maintain practices and procedures that ensure maximum efficiency in the execution of work, including analysis of historical data to assist client in providing equipment reliability at optimum costs
• Perform annual review of contracts and negotiate any change orders approved by company management
• Establish goals and objectives each year for assigned projects with division management
• Approve salaried rate changes and renegotiate craft wage rate changes annually with owners
• Review existing drawings and old project for accuracy and determine additional engineering design needed
Preferred Qualifications
• Typically degreed, preferably in engineering or business field of study with minimum seven (7) years O&M Home office or Site experience and five (5) years experience managing small to medium somewhat complex Operations & Maintenance (O&M) sites or projects
• Experience in an operating commercial plant
• Minimum seven (7) years in a supervisory/management position
• Experience in heavy industrial environment, as a Maintenance Manager or Senior Supervisor
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customer, and the general public
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
• Experience managing budgets
• Experience in conflict resolution
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.
Benefits Statement: Fluor is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote employee health, wellness, and financial security. Our offerings include medical, dental and vision plans, EAP, disability coverage, life insurance, AD&D, voluntary benefit plans, 401(k) with a company match, paid time off (personal, bereavement, sick, holidays) for salaried employees, paid sick leave per state requirement for craft employees, parental leave, and training and development courses.
Market Rate Statement: The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.
Notice to Candidates: Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening.
To be Considered Candidates: Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.
Salary Range: $119,500.00 - $222,500.00
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The qualifications that appear most often in operations project manager jobs across Arizona.
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, operations management, or a related field
- PMP certification from the Project Management Institute or equivalent credential preferred
- Three or more years of project management experience in operations or manufacturing environments
- Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or Jira
- Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams and managing competing priorities
- Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies in an operations context
Operations Project Manager Jobs in Arizona: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a operations project manager in Arizona?
Most operations project manager roles in Arizona require a bachelor's degree in business, operations management, engineering, or a related field, plus demonstrated project leadership experience. Arizona does not require a state-issued license for this role, but earning a PMP credential through the Project Management Institute strengthens your candidacy significantly with Arizona's aerospace, healthcare, and semiconductor employers. Many hiring managers in Phoenix and Tucson treat the PMP as a practical differentiator when screening candidates.
How much do operations project managers make in Arizona?
Operations project managers in Arizona earn a median of about $99,050 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $62,050 for the lowest 10% to over $161,870 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire operations project managers in Arizona?
Employers hiring operations project managers in Arizona right now include CARVANA, DoorDash, and Axon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Arizona's concentration of defense contractors, large health systems, and semiconductor manufacturers means demand for this role stays consistent year-round rather than spiking seasonally.
Which Arizona cities have the most operations project manager jobs?
The cities with the most operations project manager openings in Arizona are Phoenix, Mesa, and Tempe. Phoenix dominates because it is home to the state's largest corporate headquarters, healthcare networks, and logistics hubs, while Scottsdale draws professional services and technology operations roles, and Tucson's volume reflects its established defense and university-affiliated medical operations.
Are there remote operations project manager jobs in Arizona?
Yes, though availability depends heavily on the industry. About 17% of operations project manager openings tied to Arizona are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how mixed this role's setting can be. Strategic planning, vendor coordination, and reporting functions are the most likely to run remotely, while roles tied to manufacturing floors, distribution centers, or hospital operations typically require on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a operations project manager in Arizona with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into an operations coordinator or project coordinator role at a large Arizona employer and building hands-on project experience from there. Employers like Banner Health, Honeywell, and Intel run associate program and rotational operations roles that bring in candidates from adjacent backgrounds such as supply chain analyst, administrative operations specialist, or quality assurance coordinator. Earning a CAPM credential through the Project Management Institute before applying signals readiness and gives less-experienced candidates a concrete edge in competitive Phoenix and Tucson applicant pools.
Where can I find and apply to operations project manager jobs in Arizona?
You can find and apply to operations project manager jobs in Arizona on Migrate Mate, which lists current Arizona openings across industries including aerospace, healthcare, semiconductor manufacturing, and logistics. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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