Transportation Engineer

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Under general supervision and as directed, the Construction Scheduler organizes, reviews, and comments on project schedules; develops and updates critical path schedules and contract-time estimates; maintains project information; uses scheduling tools to monitor project progress; conducts scheduling and delay analysis; reviews resource- and cost-loaded schedules; and prepares Critical Path Method (CPM) reports. The position also maintains Road User Cost spreadsheets, reviews calculations, and completes other tasks as needed for the Construction Group.

The position may offer remote work within Arizona based on department business needs and continued achievement of performance measures. Remote work is a management option and may be ended at the agency’s discretion. Driving or use of a vehicle is an essential function of the job.

Requirements

• Arizona PE licensure is required. Candidates with an active PE in another state must meet Arizona Technical Board of Registration requirements and attain an Arizona PE from the Board within six months of employment start date.
• Knowledge of construction processes for highway projects.
• Knowledge of contract specifications and procedures.
• Knowledge of the project development process for highway projects.
• Knowledge of project management techniques.
• Knowledge of engineering principles of highway construction.
• Skill in project scheduling software, including activity and logic development, critical path method analysis, resource loading, target and variance analysis, and reporting.
• Skill in creating and maintaining complex networks.
• Skill in using computer programs including Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Primavera, SureTrack, and Access.
• Ability to research, read, and interpret technical information and documents.
• Ability to discuss and evaluate new proposals for complex applications with users and prepare detailed specifications for automated procedures.
• Ability to coordinate and direct project activities, including time, cost, schedule, and quality review points.
• Must possess and retain a current, valid, class-appropriate driver’s license when operating a motor vehicle on State business; must complete required training and pass required driver’s-license record checks.
• Employees driving on State business must maintain an acceptable driving record. Employees using a personally owned vehicle on State business must maintain statutorily required liability insurance.
• All newly hired State employees must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, review, and comment on contractor Critical Path Method (CPM) schedules.
• Complete, comment on, and analyze reports.
• Use Primavera P6 and other scheduling tools for analysis and review.
• Assist in Value Engineering Study processes.
• Maintain Road User Cost spreadsheets and review calculations.
• Assess schedule performance and compliance with specifications to support the department’s on-time delivery and performance goals.
• Develop and update critical path schedules and estimates of contract time.
• Maintain project information, monitor projects against plans, conduct scheduling and delay analysis, review resource- and cost-loaded schedules, and prepare CPM reports.
• Complete other tasks as needed for the Construction Group.

Benefits

• Sick leave
• Vacation and 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks per year for a newborn or newly placed foster or adopted child (pilot program)
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan with mandatory participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional short-term disability insurance
• Deferred compensation plans
• Supplemental life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed