Transportation Engineer Manager

DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team driving a safer transportation system for Arizona.

Job Location:

4671-PHOENIX CONSTRUCTION
2140 W. Hilton
Phoenix, AZ 85009

Salary: $ - $ (Anticipated Salary: $)

Grade: 29

Closing Date:
March 9, 2026

This position is responsible for the administration of the Construction and Operations Groups within the District. Duties include but are not limited to providing leadership, management, supervision, oversight and support to District personnel; serving as a liaison to local, state, and federal agencies, and other stakeholders including addressing complaints, issues, and the needs of the public; preparing recommendations for the DE for the Construction Program;

preparing a variety of technical and administrative reports and correspondence; serving on behalf of the DE on an assigned or as necessary basis; providing support and leadership for the administration and management. Model ADOT values through leading, coaching and developing problem solvers to implement and sustain a continuous improvement culture. This position requires a degree in Civil Engineering or other field closely related to highway construction from an accredited university.

• Oversee the Administration and Management of the Construction, Development and Operations groups and programs in the District.
• Provide leadership, management, supervision, coaching and guidance to District personnel.
• Develop budgets, authorize expenditures, and sign financial and contract documents for the District.
• Serve as an agency liaison for the District and ADOT; representing the agency in meetings with local government agencies, private and corporate stakeholders, internal and external committees; responding to written and verbal inquiries including the preparation of sensitive correspondence as assigned; working with constituents, ADOT upper management, and elected officials regarding operations.
• Analyze and prepare reports; prepare annual work plans and recommendations for construction program projects, pavement preservation and minor construction projects.
• Oversee the development process including attending field reviews; review construction plans and recommend appropriate modifications and coordinate with Statewide Project Management Office and District engineering.
• Implement and sustain Arizona Management System continuous improvement philosophy and daily functions.
• Assist with the management of all administrative functions, including recruiting, hiring, employee performance evaluations, coaching/mentoring, disciplinary actions, planning and budgeting, equipment allocation and usage, staff allocation, training and development of staff.
• Provide technical support and oversight to staff for problem and issue resolution in both technical and administrative areas of Construction, Operations, Project Development, Traffic Engineering/Operations, and Permits.
• Resolve problems with difficult encroachment permits on the ADOT Highway System at the Development and Construction levels.

• Engineering philosophies, technical application requirements, processes and principles of the department related to Operations, Maintenance, Construction, Traffic, and Permits.
• Personnel and Resource Management. Ensures efficient and cost-effective applications related to group activities.
• Administrative procedures and methods related to managing the district and leading personnel. Ensures all activities are completed in accordance with all applicable State and Federal Laws, ADOT rules, policies and procedures.
• Program procedures utilized within the Department.
• Knowledge of Construction Inspection methods, procedures, and techniques.

• Work management. Responsible for direction and allocation of group assignments.
• Written and Oral Communications. Responsible for responding to written and verbal inquiries, including the preparation of sensitive correspondence.
• Interpersonal relations and team building. Often will be the representative for the District related to all operational concerns or as directed by the District…