Job No: 544908
Work Type: Full-time
Location: PHOENIX
Categories: Real Estate and Land Management,Skilled Trades/Crafts,Misc/Other/Not Applicable,Management/Supervisor
DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team driving a safer transportation system for Arizona.
State Construction Engineer
Job Location:
Construction Operations
1221 N 21st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85009
Posting Details:
Salary Range: $132,280.00 - $142,280.00
Anticipated Salary: $137,280.00 Grade: 30
Closing Date: 11/23/2026
Job Summary:
Under the general direction of the Deputy State Engineer for Operations this position will provide executive-level oversight and technical leadership for the state's construction program. This position plans, organizes, and leads the activities of the Construction Group/Operations to deliver quality, cost effective, and serviceable statewide construction projects. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with departmental standards, governing federal regulations, and contract administration across all statewide construction projects. Represents the Department with local jurisdictions, legislators, outside agencies and the general public on issues affecting the statewide construction program. Coordinates group work efforts with the State Engineer as well as the consultant and contracting industry. Model ADOT values through leading, coaching and developing problem solvers to implement and sustain a continuous improvement culture.
Job Duties:
Provides management, leadership, oversight, and guidance to Construction Operations Supervisors and personnel to enhance quality of services provided and implementation of the Arizona Management System.
Resolves contractual disputes through escalation with contractors. Assists in the resolution and analysis of contractor claims. Promotes cooperation, prompt response, and effective communications between the various offices within the Department as well as with the public, government entities, local organizations, as well as the contracting and consulting industry.
Provides technical engineering expertise and direction to the statewide construction Districts to ensure that each construction project is completed in compliance with contract documents.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge of:
Construction contract administration
Highway construction techniques
Engineering theory
Effective administration methods, procedures and techniques
Federal and State statutes and ADOT standards, policies and procedures
Theory and application of management systems
Fiscal systems and construction cost management
Skills in:
Analyzing technical problems
Analyzing construction cost estimates, schedules, and claims
Leading and managing people, both directly and indirectly
Negotiation and conflict resolution
Interpersonal skills to establish trust and positive perceptions at all levels both internally and externally
Interpreting and implementing policies, procedures, and regulations
Verbal and written communication
Effective time management
Ability to:
Work with all levels of employees from technicians through registered engineers and upper level management
Manage and prioritize multiple competing tasks
Make presentations to large and small groups, both for highly technical audiences as well as lay audiences
Work under pressure
Selective Preference(s):
15+ years of related experience demonstrating progression of increasing leadership responsibilities.
Experience in highway construction and/or contract administration.
Experience in construction cost estimating and claims review.
Experience in training construction classes, seminars and workshops preferably with a highway agency performing road design, construction, and maintenance.
Pre-Employment Requirements:
Requires registration as a Professional Engineer in Civil Engineering or closely related field in the State of Arizona or proof of eligibility of reciprocity.
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 driver's license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver's license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver's 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.) R2-10-207.11).
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 program here (https://hr.az.gov/about/resources/family-leave-expansion) . For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page (https://benefitoptions.az.gov/jobseekers)
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 srecruitment@azdot.gov or phone call at (602) 712-8186 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 (602) 712-8186 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.
