Pavement Asset Manager
Date Posted: Feb 25, 2026
Requisition ID: 473367
Location:
Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204
Work for Indiana
Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.
About the Indiana Department of Transportation:
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) provides a dynamic workplace that serves Indiana citizens, improves our state's quality of life, and enhances its economic opportunity. INDOT has a number of innovative programs and projects, including Public-Private Partnerships, Green Initiatives, and cutting-edge uses of materials and assets. As part of the State of Indiana, INDOT offers a competitive total compensation package, as well as outstanding work/life balance. Whether you are an established professional in the transportation field or just starting your career, INDOT has exciting and challenging opportunities for you.
Role Overview:
The Pavement Asset Manager is responsible for leading the development and continuous improvement of the Pavement Program and 20-Year Pavement Preservation Plan. Reporting to the Director of Pavement Management, this position guides a team to bring fiscal constraint to the 20 Year Plan, leads ongoing review of the active pavement program to maintain budget alignment, and prepares responses to program and data-related inquiries. The Pavement Asset Manager contributes to the advancement of the Pavement Management System and provides strategic direction for INDOT's pavement goals through developing and applying policies and procedures. This position supervises staff who perform QA/QC of pavement data, develop and maintain office and field tools for asset management, and update policies and procedures.
Location:
This position is located in INDOT's Indianapolis Central Office.
Salary:
This position traditionally starts at an annual salary of $93,002.00. Salary for this position may be commensurate with education and job experience.
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
Participate in the development of goals for the division's strategic plan, assists in preparing division budgets, and lead an engineering team.
Monitor programs to ensure policy and best practices are actively deployed.
The Highway Engineer Supervisor assures accurate and timely updating of management information systems as they relate to the delivery of the program, and ensures their business rules, policies, and procedures are implemented and maintained as standard business practice in their designated work environments.
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.
This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.
What You'll Need for Success:
This person must have the following requirements to be considered for employment:
Must have a Professional Engineer license in Indiana.
Must have an Indiana driver's license.
Graduation in an approved engineering curriculum of four (4) years and professional experience in engineering, civil engineering, transportation research, or a closely related field, with demonstrated ability to apply the required knowledge, skills, and competencies in a similar role.
Must be able to read and interpret various contracts, plans, laws, administrative rules, and regulations.
Effectively communicate, both orally and in writing.
Basic knowledge of the agency.
Must be able to read and interpret specifications, standards, and policies and apply them to operations.
Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
Must be able to work independently.
Outstanding interpersonal skills, able to build relationships and establish credibility.
Ability to work with internal and external customers to assess needs, provide assistance, resolve problems, and satisfy expectations.
Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
This role may provide direct supervision for one or more staff members.
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:
Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
Education Reimbursement Program
Group life insurance
Referral Bonus program
Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Free Parking for most positions
Free LinkedIn Learning access
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.
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