DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

Address: 4982-CONTRACTS AND SPECIFICATIONS
205 S. 17th Ave
Phoenix AZ 85007

Salary: $126,903.82 to $136,903.82 
Anticipated Salary: $131,903.82

Grade: 30

Closing Date: July 24, 2025

Under general direction of the Deputy State Engineer, this position manages the Contracts & Specifications group ensuring compliance with State and Federal agency guidelines including the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, similar groups, and outside agencies on issues affecting project delivery and specifications.

This position oversees multiple teams, provides guidance to other groups managers and has interaction with the public.

Model ADOT values through leading, coaching and developing problem solvers to implement and sustain a continuous improvement culture. Leaders are accountable, transparent, and communicative as they foster an inclusive, diverse, and safe environment.

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.

Directs the operations of C & S and provides oversight, leadership and coaching to the C&S group. Supervises the selection of personnel and assures the highest possible standards of achievement are maintained. Manages a continuing On-the-Job training program to upgrade personnel. Prepares the estimates, specifications, and other bid documents that lead to advertising a project for bids. Provides leadership in reviewing and approving construction standard specifications.

Develops communications with the FHWA and contractors, providing guidance and leadership to subordinate group managers and ADOT services in the effort to obtain cost effective construction projects. Manages the development of the highway program, and participates in the continual research for more economical and efficient methods for preparing the construction bid package and more cost effective construction.

Manages the bid proposal and bid review process, assures legal requirements are met with the Attorney General's office. Analyzes the proposals to assure bid packages are complete. Works with the State Engineers office and the Attorney General's office in reviewing and analyzing bid protests and preparing responses. Presides at the public opening of bids.

Manages the development of construction standard specifications and special provisions for the construction of highway projects including those sponsored by ADOT and Local Governments. Participates in the pre-qualification process of the contractors. Coordinates group work efforts with the State Engineer, other Group Managers, District Engineers and the consultant community. Prepares budgets.

Carries out assigned administrative activities and maintains the required records and accounts assuring compliance with ADOT policies and procedures,

Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Knowledge:
-Knowledge of construction methods and procedures
-Knowledge and understanding of basic contract law
-Knowledge and understanding of Highway Development Process
-Knowledge of Civil Engineering Principles and Concepts
-Knowledge of Federal Regulations and State Statutes as they relate to highway projects
-Knowledge of Microsoft Products and Google Suite

Skill:
-Skills in oral and written communications
-Skills in organizing and prioritizing work assignments

Ability:
-Ability to manage people effectively;
-Ability to delegate work and responsibilities;
-Ability to make decisions;
-Ability to communicate well both orally and in writing;
-Ability to analyze and evaluate a wide variety of engineering data
-Ability to coach and develop employees, including continuous improvement practices and principles

Five years supervisory of engineering experience plus a minimum of 2 years management experience.

Prefer experience in highway construction or design.

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).

Registered as a Professional Civil Engineer (PE) with the Arizona Board of Technical Registration or proof of reciprocity in the State of Arizona.

Valid Driver license required.

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 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.