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Town of Gilbert Redevelopment Project Manager or Redevelopment Project Manager Senior - Economic Development in Gilbert, Arizona
Redevelopment Project Manager or Redevelopment Project Manager Senior - Economic Development
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Redevelopment Project Manager or Redevelopment Project Manager Senior - Economic Development
Salary
$78,583.00 - $137,037.00 Annually
Location
AZ 85296, AZ
Job Type
Full Time
Remote Employment
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number
26-0177
Department
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Division
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Opening Date
04/16/2026
Closing Date
5/3/2026 11:59 PM Arizona
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We Are Seeking
Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Redevelopment Project Manager or Redevelopment Project Manager Senior, with our Economic Development team. With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best-in-class service to our citizens while offering the opportunity for professional growth in a rewarding and innovative work environment.
The primary duties of the Redevelopment Project Manager/Project Manager Senior position include:
Serving as the Heritage District Liaison, investigating concerns from merchants, property owners, and residents to coordinate with the appropriate Town division(s) on the resolution;
Serving as the key point of contact for Heritage District related capital improvement projects and participating on internal and external project teams related to all redevelopment oriented capital improvement projects;
Creating and maintaining relationships with land owners/representatives, site selectors, consultants, commercial brokers, developers, regional stakeholders, and utility partners;
Managing all engagement with Heritage District Merchants;
Leading placemaking related initiatives, including but not limited to, the creation and implementation of the downtown Heritage District wayfinding masterplan;
Overseeing redevelopment related projects, including but not limited to public art programs;
Facilitating private development projects in the Heritage District through the Town planning and plan review process;
Support Heritage District operation and management, including parking, facilities maintenance, etc.
Communicate relevant Heritage District project details with the Town’s Communications team to ensure timely updates on project impacts and milestones.
View the full job description: Economic Development Project Manager (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/gilbert/classspecs/1313834?keywords=economic%20development%20manager&pagetype=classSpecifications) , Economic Development Project Manager Senior (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/gilbert/classspecs/1496400)
About You
At Team Gilbert, we hire innovative, forward-thinking problem-solvers who love what they do! In addition to possessing the ability to live out our core and functional values daily, candidates must possess the following requirements:
Economic Development Project Manager
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree or higher in Business, Public Administration, Communications, Economic Development, Urban Planning, Economics, Marketing, or a closely related field.
Five (5) years of relevant experience in business attraction, business retention and expansion, small business development/entrepreneurship, marketing, redevelopment, or related economic development line of service.
Licensing/Certifications
- Valid AZ driver's license.
Economic Development Project Manager Senior
Minimum Qualifications and Special Requirements
Bachelor's Degree or higher in related field;
7+ years of relevant experience in related field;
Experience in continuous process improvement planning related to metrics and goals;
The ability to mentor and provide support to other team members.
Licensing/Certifications:
Industry specific professional certification, or the ability to achieve certification within one year. Examples include, but are not limited to, Certified Economic Developer (CEcD), Professional in Destination Management (PDM), PRSA Content Marketing Certificate, Professional Certified Marketer (PCM), Accreditation in Public Relations (APR), Professional in Destination Management (PDM), Leadership in Place Management (LPM);
Valid Arizona Driver's License.
This position is an At-Will position and is FLSA Exempt, ineligible for overtime compensation.
This position has been identified as an eligible position for a Hybrid work agreement, defined as “Approximately half (50%) of the employees’ time is spent on-site, and half (50%) can be spent working remotely”. Currently, the Office of Economic Development has identified Monday and Thursday as eligible remote workdays, bringing the team together in the office on Tuesday and Wednesday. Modified work privileges are approved at the sole discretion of the department director; as such, the department reserves the right to modify or discontinue modified work arrangements at any point. Regardless of work location (Remote, On-Site, or Hybrid), Town of Gilbert employees are required to reside in the state of Arizona.
Why Team Gilbert?
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We Are Here to Help!
Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at 480-503-6823. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.
Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Gilbert offers a comprehensive benefits package for qualifying positions that includes medical and dental insurance, life insurance, disability, pension, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, babies at work, and more! Click Here (https://www.gilbertaz.gov/home/showdocument?id=42978&t=637793142009536761) to see a list of our benefit offerings at-a-glance, or visit our website to see our full employee benefits guide (https://www.gilbertaz.gov/departments/human-resources/benefits) .
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In the questions that follow, you will be asked for information about your work history, to include things such as dates of employment, names of employers, and specific details of the work you did. In answer to questions asking you to describe your work experience, if you do not have that type of experience, enter "N/A". The answers provided in this supplemental questionnaire must be substantiated and verifiable in the employment history section of your application. Be aware that submitting a resume in lieu of completing the employment history section of the application and failing to provide all the information requested in these supplemental questions will disqualify you from further consideration, so be thorough in answering the questions. Please indicate whether you accept these terms by checking the appropriate response below.
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Do you have a bachelor's degree or higher in Business, Public Administration, Communications, Economic Development, Urban Planning, Economics, Marketing, or a closely related field?
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If you indicated in the previous question that your degree is in a related field, please describe it in the space below. If you do not have a degree in a related field, please enter N/A.
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Do you have at least five (5) years of experience in business attraction, business retention and expansion, small business development/entrepreneurship, marketing, redevelopment, or related economic development line of service?
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What Economic development-related professional certification(s) do you possess, or are you working towards? Please specify the certifying organization in your response. If none, please indicate N/A
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Please indicate, based on the qualifications listed in the posting, which level of position you are qualified for and applying to.
Redevelopment Project Manager
Redevelopment Project Manager Senior
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Please describe why you are applying for this position. (You will not be able to move forward to the next question without providing an answer to this question.)
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Describe your experience working in a downtown, main street, business improvement district, or city center environment. In your response, include your role in redevelopment or private development projects, your experience with planning and review processes, and any work involving design guidelines, design review boards, redevelopment commissions, or similar bodies. Please provide at least one specific accomplishment.
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Provide an example of a time you organized or facilitated a diverse group of stakeholders, such as businesses, residents, developers, or partner agencies, to move an initiative forward. Describe the situation, your role, and the outcome.
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Describe a business support program (non-marketing) or a marketing/outreach initiative for a downtown or commercial district that you developed and implemented. Explain the need, the target audience, the strategies used, and the measurable results. If applicable, include any communication efforts related to construction impacts, detours, or redevelopment activity.
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Explain your experience with parking management, operations, or policy implementation in a downtown or high-activity district. Provide an example that highlights your approach to problem-solving and stakeholder coordination.
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Employer
Town of Gilbert
Address
50 E. Civic Center Drive Gilbert, Arizona, 85296
Phone
(480) 503-6823
Website
https://gilbertaz.gov/jobs
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