DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

4210-MPD PLANNING TEAM
1611 W. Jackson Street
Phoenix, AZ  85007

Salary: $88,500 - $98,500 

Anticipated Salary:  $93,500

Grade: 26

Closing Date: October 5, 2025

This position manages and facilitates the construction plans and projects with the various technical areas and project stakeholders. Serves as a team lead for the consultant selection process, negotiates the consultant contracts and prepares the scope of work for final design services. This position approves the design schedule in cooperation with the project development team, monitors the project scope and schedule concurrently with the project budget, and approves consultant invoices for payment. May drive a State of Arizona vehicle in the course and scope of State business.

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.

Leads and manages a multi-disciplines team consisting of in-house/consultant team members in the analysis, design, and preparation of construction plans, estimates, specifications, engineering studies, and reports complying with Department standards, policies, and procedures for complex projects. Facilitates reviews of engineering studies, reports, designs, plans, estimates, and special provisions developed by ADOT Groups/Sections, outside agencies, or consultants, and recommends approval or denial, while linking all technical units together.

Communicates with ADOT Groups/Sections and outside agencies to inform, facilitate and expedite the development of projects and improve the quality of our product. This includes communicating policies, procedures, and guidelines on material charges, enhancements, and the implications of scope changes at various stages of projects.

Arranges, conducts, and represents the project team at all meetings (including Public Information Meetings), ADOT Groups/Sections/Units, outside agencies, consultants, stakeholders, and public hearings. Identifies project issues, develops solutions, and facilitates resolution with team members, consultants, stakeholders, and ADOT management.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Project Programming, design, development, construction, ADOT organization, maintenance, technical areas, scheduling techniques, work hour estimation, construction cost estimation, and project management tools including the use of computer applications.
• General procedures of outside agencies, including Federal and State rules and regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines as applicable to the Project Development Process.
• Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.

SKILLS IN:

• Effective oral and written communication skills encompassing a broad spectrum of administrative and interpersonal relations and responsibilities.
• The Project Manager must be capable of representing the State in a positive manner by establishing trust and positive perceptions.
• Problem solving, negotiation, mediation, conflict resolution, and motivational skills.

ABILITY TO:

• Communicate clearly and concisely with a wide range of professional and government representatives, outside agencies, stakeholders, ADOT management, and the public.
• Respond to verbal and written questions from the public and governmental representatives.
• Analyze and interpret state and federal rules and regulations relating to highway development.
• Analyze and evaluate a wide variety of engineering data to develop and implement appropriate standards, practices, procedures, and priorities for work assignments and complex projects.
• Demonstrate through professional licensure and experience, knowledge of principles and practices of Civil Engineering as applied to development, design, construction, and maintenance of the State Highway System.

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering; or related degree with a minimum of two (2) years experience equivalent to a Transportation Engineering Specialist (TES).

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of ADOT project Development Process and a minimum of two (2) years of experience managing transportation projects. Excellent communication and computer skills.

Candidates will be required to meet registration requirements set forth by the Arizona Technical Board of Registration and attain an Arizona Professional Engineer Certification (PE) from the Board within 6 months of employment start date. 

Valid Arizona Driver's License with acceptable 39 month MVR. 

If position is required to drive on state business, the position will require the possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver's license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.11).

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

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

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.