DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

PROJECT MANAGEMENT
205 S 17th Avenue
Phoenix AZ 85007

Salary: $106,700.00 to $107,750.00 
Anticipated Salary: $106,700.00

*This position is eligible for a $4,000 hiring incentive

Grade: 27

Closing Date: May 11th, 2026

This position is responsible for the supervision. administration and direction of activitie s of project management staff and contracted consultants. monitoring scope.schedule. budget and quality of the project development process. This position develops and implements policies, procedures and standard work within ADOT and provides guidance for compliance of rules.

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.

*This position is eligible for a $4,000 hiring incentive

Manages projects through the development process for both in-house and consultant-designed projects. This includes establishing project scope and fees, critical path schedule, and all internal procedures to initiate, develop and advertise projects for construction. Supervises and directs the activities of the project management staff and hired consultants. Monitors and reports the progress of projects and tl1e project development process related lo project scope, schedule and budget and quality.

Communicates with ADOT groups. outside agencies and project stakeholders to inform. facilitate and expedite the development of projects. This includes but is not limited to communicating material on projects. enhancements and other scope changes/impacts. Attend and facilitate public information meetings as needed for projects.

Participates in the planning and programming of needed transportation facilities and priorities. Preparation of documents related to the development of projects and addressing special needs studies. Travel required in the course and scope of developing projects including overnight travel and lodging. Driving of A State Vehicle is required during the course and scope of business.

Knowledge of:
*Comprehensive knowledge of Federal and State statutes, Agency standards, policies and procedures applicable to managing projects.
*Fundamental knowledge of critical path scheduling and ADOT development process.
* Knowledge of ADOT's delivery goal of 20/30/30/20 percent of projects or projects by quarter.

Skill in:
*Effective skills in verbal and written communications.
*Skilled to be able to represent the Agency in a positive, knowledgeable manner that fosters stakeholder trust.
*Skilled in Negotiations, conflict management and interpersonal skills.

Ability to:
*Ability to effectively plan for the development of a project through design leading to construction.
*Ability to act as the project leader guiding others to achieve the desired outcome while adhering to scope, schedule, budget and delivery of the job at the planned date.
*Ability to organize project data and assure project deliverables meet the requirements for each stage of the process.
*Ability to travel including overnight lodging and driving of a Stale Vehicle.

An understanding of project management tools including but not limited to scheduling and earned value.

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).

Must possess a valid Drivers License with an acceptable 39 month MVR

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field with 5-7 years of relevant experience delivering roadway/highway projects.

A valid Arizona PE is required for this position. A candidate who holds an active PE in another state will be required to meet registration requirements set forth by the Arizona Technical Board of Registration and attain an Arizona PE from the Board within 6 months of employment start date.

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

Employee Referral Program
This position is eligible for an employee referral incentive if all criteria are met.

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.

*Certain criteria must be met in order to receive the hiring incentive pay-out.