DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

MAJOR PROJECTS
206 S 17th Ave
Phoenix AZ, 85007

Salary: $80,415.62 - $90,415.62 
Anticipated Salary: $85,415.62

Grade: 24

Closing Date: April 7, 2026

This position is a Highway Operations Superintendent performing a variety of highway operational duties of considerable complexity, and responsibility in the fields of maintenance, project management, traffic engineering, or construction.

Assigned to the Alternative Delivery and Major Projects (ADMP) to directly manage the 30 year routine maintenance contract for the South Mountain Freeway.

In addition, at years specified in the executed DBMA, this position will also oversee Capital Asset Replacement Projects.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

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 State’s 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.

Provides direction and administration on major projects in a highly complex highway construction, and maintenance program throughout the State. Identify program priorities and monitor/report progress of projects, and the development process related to scope, schedule, budget, and quality of projects. Provide leadership in the resolution of project issues including escalations to management as needed. Assist Maintenance Manager in directing analysis, design, and preparation of studies, plans, and reports for complex projects and corridor studies. Perform constructability and maintenance reviews, develop JPAs and related agreements, communicate policies, procedures, and scope changes. Participate in planning, programming, prioritizing, and scheduling projects.

Assist Maintenance Manager in leading/directing operational and maintenance activities for group budget, strategic plans, management strategies, policies and procedures. Provides recommendations for maintenance program, pavement preservation, and other maintenance activities. Champion partnerships. represent ADOT at meetings with internal staff, federal, state, local governments, contractors, and other stakeholders to inform, facilitate, and expedite the development/maintenance of projects. Responds to written or telephone inquiries from state, federal, local government partners, stakeholders, and the general public on behalf of the agency.

Manage state and consultant resources and coordinate contractor staffing to balance maintenance workload. Align project development and maintenance processes to reduce redundancies and improve delivery. Identify staff training needs and coordinate training support through appropriate groups. Provide assistance on a 24 hour basis on routine highway emergencies, and supervise complex multi-org emergency incidents.

Knowledge of:
*Extensive knowledge of department’s mission /goals, procedures, practices/methods of operation, federal, state, and agency laws/rules, regulations/policies pertaining to work activities.
*Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements/practices, and public contact/customer service.
*Road and roadside materials, hydrology/hydraulic principles as it relates to drainage facility maintenance, chemicals, equipment/tools other materials used in work activities.
*Knowledge of math, accounting, English/grammar, computer systems, effective oral and written communication.
*Engineering principles and practices; contract specifications and contract administration.
*Managerial/supervisory practices and techniques, incident and local emergency management protocol.
*Environmental regulations governing impacts cultural and biological resources.

Skill in:
*Plans, organize, supervise, assign, inspect and evaluate work of contractors, coordinate, analyze, and perform multiple tasks.
*Communicate effectively; comprehend and give directions; read, interpret and apply specifications and drawings; read and interpret plans, standards, and specifications.
*Analyze complex highway maintenance problems, evaluate alternatives and recommend or adopt effective courses of action.
*Develop and implement work standards.
*Prepare clear and concise records, reports and other written materials.
*Use of proper materials and tools, vehicles and equipment specific to work activity; computer use; negotiate and conflict resolution.
*Inspect materials and products for acceptance; solve problems and make decisions within established procedures and practices of work section.
*Establish and maintain interpersonal relationships.

Ability to:
*Variable situations requiring analytical, interpretive, evaluative, and/or constructive thinking within broadly defined policies and objectives.
*Clearly communicate complex issues and concepts with a wide range of professional and governmental representatives and the public and respond to verbal and written inquiries from the public, and/or governmental representatives.
*Fostering trust and positive perceptions.
*Analyze and evaluate a wide variety of engineering and maintenance data.
*Organize and prioritize work assignments.

5 years as a Highway Operations Supervisor or Transportation Engineering Specialist, or

7 years as a Highway Operations/Construction Lead

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).

Valid Driver's License.

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

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

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

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

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

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact ADOT Human Resources Recruitment via email at srecruitment@azdot.gov or phone call at (602) 712-8188 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) 712-8188 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.