Program Administrator 3

Arizona State Government; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Holiday pay (10 days)

Health & dental insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Job summary

Arizona Department of Transportation is seeking a Program Administrator 3 to manage complex Regional Transportation Plan freeway projects. You will lead a multi-disciplinary team, coordinate with internal units and external consultants, and drive design schedules and approvals.

Remote work within Arizona may be available based on performance and business needs. The role requires a Civil Engineering background with extensive transportation project experience and exceptional stakeholder

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering or related field; 10 years of transportation project experience.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams on complex projects.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead an multi-discipline team in analysis, design, and preparation of construction plans and reports.
• Facilitate reviews with technical units and external stakeholders; lead consultant selection and contracts.
• Represent the project team in meetings and ensure on-time delivery of design schedules.

Skills

Oral/written comms

Prioritizing work

Problem solving

Negotiation/conflict resolution

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft & Google Suite

Job description

DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

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

Program Administrator 3

Job Location:

Project Management
205 S. 17 Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85007

Posting Details:

Salary: $93,250.14 - $93,500.00
Anticipated Salary:$93,500.00

Grade: 26

Closing Date:Sep 3, 2026

Job Summary:

This position serves as project manager, managing all aspects of analyses.scoping 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 preparation 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.

Job Duties:

Leads and manages a multi-disciple 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 design plans, estimates and special provisions developed by ADOT Sections, outside agencies or consultants, and recommends approval and disapproval, while linking 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.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

• Construction methods and procedures
• Basic contract law
• 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
• Travel and participate in overnight lodging as well as driving a State Vehicle

Selective Preference(s):

Project Development Process and 10 years experience managing transportation projects. Excellent communication and computer skills.Managing the Project Development Process.

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).

Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering or related degree with 10 years experience equivalent to a Transportation Engineering Specialist.

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.