TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER SENIOR

Arizona Department of Administration • Tucson, AZ

1d • $101,700 - $111,700

About The Position

This position is responsible for efficient Manages highway construction
projects. Administers highway construction contracts, Including determining
acceptability of materials furnished and work performed. Construction
administration to ensure compliance with State and Federal requirements.
Administers ITS and highway construction contracts, including determining
acceptability of materials furnished and work performed; and documents contract
supplemental agreements, with approval authority up to $200,000. Authority to
suspend contract work. Participate and represent ADOT in various meetings,
conferences and/or seminars. Ensures ADOT, consultants and contract employees
comply with all applicable safety and environmental standards. Supervises field
office staff, consisting of project supervisors, team leaders, field Inspectors,
office technicians and consultants, including hiring, scheduling training and
work assignments; performance appraisals and counseling, promotions and other
personnel actions including disciplinary actions. Manages field office budget,
vehicle fleet, information technology equipment, other fixed assets and
expendables Model ADOT values through leading, coaching and developing problem
solvers to implement and sustain a continuous improvement culture. Leaders are
accountable, transparent, and communicative as they foster an inclusive,
diverse, and safe environment.

This position is eligible for a $4,000 hiring incentive

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.
• Research, analysis, and interpretation of a wide range of highly technical highway construction standards and procedures.
• Development and Implementation or appropriate field or 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.
• B.S Degree in Civil Engineering or other field closely related to highway construction.
• Candidates 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

• Evaluate progress of highway construction projects.
• Review material sampling and testing project inspection and contract payments.
• Confer with Internal and external agencies to resolve conflicts at lowest level possible, escalate as needed.
• Write, track and implement contract supplemental agreements as 50 needed.
• Ensure that contractor complies with all applicable safety and environmental standards
• Research, analyze, interpret, recommend changes to, and Implement highway construction standards and procedures, including standard specifications and drawings, project plans and special provisions, relevant safety, environmental, and local-government standards, and highway construction materials, 20 equipment and standard practices.
• Participate and represent the field office, district, division at ADOT meetings, conferences, seminars and other Information presentation, problem-solving and/or decision-making sessions.
• 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, 10 other fixed assets and expendables
• Other duties as assigned as related to the position

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees