DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

PROJECT MANAGEMENT
205 S. 17th Ave
Phoenix AZ 85007

Salary: $88,500.00 to $98,500.00 
Anticipated Salary: $93,500.00

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

Grade: 26

Closing Date: April 16th, 2026

This position serves as project manager, managing all aspects of analyses, design and preparation of construction plans, estimates, specifications, engineering studies and reports for complex Regional Transportation Plan freeway projects; facilitates the review of these products with the various technical areas and project stakeholders.

Arranges, conducts and represents the project team in various meetings including Public Information Meetings and Public Hearings.

Prepares the scope of work for final design services; serves as team leader for the consultant selection process; negotiates the consultant contract; approves the design schedule in cooperation with the project consultant invoices for payment.

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

Leads and manages a multi-discipline 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 Sections, outside agencies or consultants, and recommends approval and disapproval, while linkingall 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 changes, enhancements, and the implications of scope changes at various stages of projects. Arranges, conducts and represents the project team at all meetings, with ADOT units, outside agencies, consultants, and the public.

Identifies project issues, develop solutions, and facilitates resolution with team members, stakeholders and ADOT management. Approves all changes to scope, schedule,and budget throughout design and construction phases of the project. The Project Manager works in partnership with technical managers to assure appropriate resources are assigned to the project. Initiates the contract process by creating scopes of work, participating in the selection process, negotiating the contract and ultimately accepting and signing off on the final scope of work and programmed budget for complex projects.

Knowledge of:
- Construction methods and procedures;
- Understanding of basic contract law;
- Understanding of Highway Development process;
- Civil Engineering Principles and Concepts;
- Federal Regulations and State Statues as they relate to highway projects;
- Highway design processes;
- Highway project management processes;
- Microsoft products and Google Suite.

Skill in:
- Oral and written communications;
- Organizing and prioritizing work assignments;
- Problem solving, negotiation, mediation, conflict resolution and motivational skills.

Ability to:
- Manage people effectively;
- Delegate work and responsibilities;
- Make decisions under deadlines;
- Analyze and evaluate a wide variety of engineering data.

A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering; or a related degree with 2 years experience equivalent to a Transportation Engineering Specialist.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of the ADOT Project Development Process and 2 years experience managing transportation projects.

Excellent communication and computer skills. Completion of ADOT course: Managing the Project Development Process.

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).

Arizona PE Licensure 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.

Valid driver's license with acceptable 39 month MVR.

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.