Contracts Management Supervisor 2

AZ State Jobs; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Vacation with holidays

Health and dental insurance

Retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Job summary

The Arizona Department of Transportation is looking for a Contracts Management Supervisor 2 to oversee the consultant contract program. You will manage contract activities from initiation to closeout, ensuring compliance with federal and state laws.

This role involves training and supervising staff, reviewing contract modifications, and providing technical guidance. The position allows for hybrid remote work within Arizona, and offers comprehensive benefits including paid parental leave and a

Qualifications

• Knowledge of contractual legal language and related terminology.
• Operational procedures of an engineering organization.
• Principles of State government management and policies.

Responsibilities

• Manage consultant contract program and contract management activities.
• Direct, train, and coach staff in contract management.
• Review and approve contract modification documents.

Skills

Contract management

Communication skills

Evaluation techniques

Leadership qualities

Analytical skills

Education

BA degree in Business or Public Administration

Tools

Computer applications

Job description

DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team driving a safer transportation system for Arizona.

Contracts Management Supervisor 2

Job Location:

ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SECTION
205 S. 17th Ave,
Phoenix, AZ 85007

Posting Details:

Salary: $68,026.55 - $78,026.55

Anticipated Salary: $73,026.55

Grade: 22

Closing Date: 10/12/2026

Job Summary:

This position manages the consultant contract program and oversees contract management activities from initiation through closeout and final audit, including payment requests and contract modifications. Supervises staff, establishes priorities, and ensures the timeliness, accuracy, and quality of work products. Provides technical guidance to staff, consultants, and project managers and ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and ADOT (Arizona Department of Transportation) policies. Oversees and participates in the management of complex, time sensitive consultant and alternative procurement contracts.

This position may be available for remote work within Arizona (Two (2) days per week in the office/hoteling).

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.

Job Duties:

Direct, train, coach, and monitor staff performing contract management activities. Provide technical guidance and expertise, assign work, establish priorities, and ensure timely, accurate, quality work products. Prepare and participate in complex, time sensitive consultant and alternative procurement contracts. Establish individual performance objectives.

Review and approve contract modification documents and verify compliance with established procedures and approval authority. Review audit findings and determine appropriate actions. Serve as the first level of conflict resolution.

Review solicitation packages prior to advertisement and approve selection processes and evaluation panels. Perform second level review of consultant cost proposals, identify concerns requiring resolution prior to cost acceptance, and verify contract documents are properly formatted and issues resolved prior to signature.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

• Correct use of contractual legal language and related terminology;
• Operational procedures of an engineering organization;
• Principles, concepts and current practices of State government management and of the policies and procedures established for the ECS Consultant Contract program.
• Budget development and expenditure control;
• FHWA and State Statute rules, regulations policies, procedures and contract requirements;
• Contract management trends and all factors needed to create a competitive advantage and skill in applying this knowledge while developing staff to gain forward thinking skill in order to enhance ECS and all relevant processes.

Skill in/with:

• Evaluation and analysis techniques;
• Computer applications;
• Oral and written communication;
• Identifying leadership qualities in staff and promoting them when opportunities arise;
• Administration with special emphasis on planning, organizing and directing a high volume, accelerated program.

Ability to:

• Summarize technical information, organize, plan and establish priorities;
• Establish and maintain effective interpersonal relations with employees at all levels of authority, as well as outside the agency;
• Exercise considerable discretionary judgment within established policies and procedures.

Selective Preference(s):

• BA degree in Business, Public Administration, or related field desirable.
• Experienced in the field of contracting.
• Planning, Organizing, and directing a high volume, accelerated program.
• Administrative/Management and/or staff supervision experience is desirable.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

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).

Benefits:

• 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

Retirement:

Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required.

Contact Us:

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact ADOT Human Resources Recruitment via email at [e-mail] or phone call at [phone] 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 [phone] 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.