Transportation Engineer

Arizona Department of Administration • Flagstaff, AZ

4d • $88,500 - $98,500 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the efficient management and administration of highway construction contracts, including determining the acceptability of materials furnished and work performed. The role involves ensuring compliance with State and Federal requirements, documenting contract supplemental agreements with approval authority up to $200,000, and having the authority to suspend contract work. The position also requires participation and representation in various meetings, conferences, and seminars, ensuring compliance with all applicable safety and environmental standards by ADOT, consultants, and contract employees. Additionally, the role involves supervising field office staff, managing the field office budget, vehicle fleet, IT equipment, and other fixed assets and expendables.

Requirements

• Principles and practices of civil engineering applied to construction of the state highway system.
• Federal, State, ADOT and relevant local standards pertaining to highway construction, environmental protection, public relations, safety, personnel supervision, procurement, vehicle operation and fixed asset management.
• Fiber optic and communication networks, installation, inspection, and/or testing and/or Traffic Management Systems.
• Federal, State, ADOT and relevant local standards pertaining to highway construction, environmental protection, public relations, safety, personal supervision, procurement, vehicle operation, and fixed asset.
• Google Platform.
• Research, analysis, and interpretation of a wide range of highly technical highway construction standards and procedures including, but not limited to, fiber optic and communication networks, installation, inspection, and/or testing and Traffic Management Systems.
• Development and Implementation or appropriate field office priorities and procedures related to highway construction material sampling end testing, project Inspection, and contract administration.
• Verbal and written communications in fluent English.
• Work management and leadership.
• Ability to coach and develop employees, including continuous improvement practices and principles.
• Driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job.
• Possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks.
• B.S Degree in Civil Engineering or other field closely related to highway construction.
• Arizona PE Licensure is required for this position. A candidate who holds an active PE in another state will be required to meet registration requirements set forth by the Arizona Technical Board of Registration and attain an Arizona PE from the Board within 6 months of employment start date.
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

• Masters Degree in Civil Engineering, Public or Business Administration or other field closely related to ADOT highway construction contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering and technical direction for the administration of multiple construction contracts to assure work is performed in a manner that provides a functional, durable project that meets design intent.
• Evaluate progress of highway construction projects.
• Monitor and enforce safety processes.
• Supervise field office staff including hiring, performance appraisals, counseling, promotions and other personnel actions, including disciplinary actions.
• Schedules training, work assignments, promoting and enforcing safety.
• Manage field office budget, vehicle fleet, information technology equipment, other fixed assets and expendables.
• Responsible for setting all work standards within the unit assuring that maximum organizational efficiency is achieved, and accomplishing district and division objectives related to construction processes on ADOT projects.
• Assist in coordination of roadblock and other supplemental duties during winter storm events and/or emergencies.
• Provide oversight and supervision of engineering services provided by consultant inspectors and engineers to administer construction contracts.
• Initiate & monitor training of subordinate personnel to assure competent, effective, motivated & fully knowledgeable workforce to provide a quality product in conformance with all prevailing laws, rules, regulations & in compliance with quality standards.
• Task is accomplished through needs assessments & scheduling so as not to interfere with construction project progress.
• Provide leadership, coaching & supervision of subordinate personnel to enhance the quality of the product, service to the customer & assure compliance with all plans, specifications, rules & requirements.
• Provide input on project scope, design and development, and represent the best interests of the State in project and other meetings related to the ADOT state highway system, as requested.
• Initiate correspondence, memos, reports and construction documents to facilitate contract compliance, conflict resolution, contract clarification and response to public inquiries.
• Coordinate construction activities with Federal, State, local and private entities to assure conflicts are minimized and the public is well served.

Benefits

• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
• Employee Referral Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager