Transportation Engineer ($4,000 Hiring Incentive)

Arizona Department of Administration•Phoenix, AZ

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Construction Scheduler works under general supervision and as directed to organize, review, and comment on project schedules. The role develops and updates critical path schedules and estimates of contract time; maintains project information; uses scheduling tools to monitor projects against plans; conducts scheduling and delay analysis; reviews resource- and cost-loaded schedules; and prepares reports using the Critical Path Method (CPM). The position also maintains Road User Cost spreadsheets and reviews calculations, and completes other tasks as needed for the Construction Group. The role may offer remote work within Arizona, depending on department business needs and continued performance. Remote work is a management option, not an entitlement, and agreements may be ended at the agency’s discretion. The position requires Arizona PE licensure, with a six-month period after employment begins for an employee holding an active out-of-state PE to attain Arizona licensure. Driving or using a vehicle is an essential function of the job, subject to applicable license, training, and driving-record requirements.

Requirements

Arizona PE licensure is required. A candidate with an active PE in another state must meet Arizona Technical Board of Registration requirements and attain an Arizona PE within six months of the employment start date.
Knowledge of highway construction processes, contract specifications and procedures, the highway project development process, project management techniques, and 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; required training and driver-record checks apply, and acceptable driving records must be maintained.
Employees using a personally owned vehicle for State business must maintain statutorily required liability insurance.
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 specification compliance to meet the department’s on-time delivery and performance goals.
Develop and update critical path schedules and estimates of contract time; maintain project information; conduct scheduling and delay analysis; and review resource- and cost-loaded schedules.

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
Optional deferred compensation plans
Optional supplemental life insurance
$4,000 hiring incentive, subject to criteria
Employee referral incentive, if criteria are met