State Construction Engineer

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.

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.

• 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

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.

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).

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. 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) 712-8186 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.