Transportation Engineer Manager Senior

DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

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

TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER MANAGER SENIOR

Job Location :

SOUTHCENTRAL DISTRICT

1221 S. Second Ave

Tucson AZ 85713

Posting Details :

Salary : $127340.62 - $137340.62

Anticipated Salary : $132340.62

Grade : 30

Closing Date : November 13 2025

Job Summary :

The Senior Division Administrator for the Southcentral District is responsible for leading organizing and directing the on-time delivery of dozens of construction projects annually along with the maintenance operations permits & equipment utilization in the District.

Responsible for delivery of projects in coordination with government associations and public-private partnerships including oversight & compliance on certification acceptance (CA) agencies for federal reimbursement.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility autonomy and trust. Across our many agencies boards and commissions many State employees participate in the States Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes in offices and in hoteling spaces. All work including remote work should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Job Duties :

Directs the execution and management construction document program delivery of 5-year transportation plan with all Resident Engineers Discipline Group Managers federal agencies and consultant partners with support from the IDO Division Director and the Deputy State Engineer for Operations.

Directs and coaches personnel in consistently delivering required business results; setting and achieving goals; complies with quality service and productivity standards in meeting deadlines. Creates and develops state of the industry and innovative methods to maximize value in meeting maintenance and operational goals. Represents ADOT / IDO in negotiating and executing agreements with public and private organizations including State Transportation Board Governors office Legislature Federal agencies Local governments and Association of General Contractors of Arizona (AGC).

Will drive a state vehicle in the course of state business. Actively manages dashboards to monitor overall construction program delivery as well as maintenance and operations. Analyzes risks and takes action proactively with the Pareto Rule and Delta Force rule as appropriate. Drives continuous improvement initiatives through Arizona Management System (AMS). Participates in team-based formal and informal efforts to make AOOT / IDO more effective and efficient.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities (KSAs) :

Knowledge of :

• Knowledge of administering transportation industry guidelines organizational management and performance based particle design.
• Knowledge of process improvement / lean management via the Arizona Management System (AMS)

Skill in :

Ability to :

Selective Preference(s) :

A Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering Construction Management or Business Administration with experience in program management design or construction.

15 years of related experience demonstrating progression of increasing leadership responsibilities.

An Arizona Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is preferred for this position but not required.

Pre-Employment Requirements :

This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job and the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current valid class-appropriate drivers license complete all required training and successfully pass all necessary drivers license record checks. The license must be current unexpired and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to drivers license record checks must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R.11).

Valid Arizona Drivers License.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits :

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include :

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

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page

Retirement :

Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required.

Contact Us :

For questions about this career opportunity please contact ADOT Human Resources Recruitment via email at or phone call at option 2.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling option 3. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Javase,Analysis,Legal Operations,Light Vehicle Driving,Adobe Indesign

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 127340 - 137340