Program Administrator 2
About the role
This position will serve as a Project Manager, managing all aspects of the project development process for complex projects; facilitating the review of these products with the various technical areas and project stakeholders. More specifically, the various project types this individual would manage include; scoping documents, pavement and bridge preservation projects, pavement and bridge rehabilitation projects, modernization projects (turn lane additions, climbing lanes etc) safety improvement projects (HSIP).
Responsibilities
- Serves as a Project Manager, managing all aspects of the project development process for complex projects.
- Facilitates reviews of engineering studies, reports, designs, plans, estimates, and special provisions developed by ADOT Groups, outside agencies, or consultants, and recommends approval and disapproval, while linking all technical units together.
- Communicates with ADOT Groups and outside agencies to inform, facilitate and expedite the development of projects and improve the quality of our product.
- Represents the Department in a positive manner by establishing trust and positive perceptions.
- Communicate clearly and concisely with a wide range of professional/governmental representatives and the general public.
- Understand and apply complex State and Federal regulations relating to highway development.
- Interpret, analyze and evaluate a wide variety of engineering data.
- Develop implementation strategies for complex project.
- Provide guidance and meet deadlines.
- Travel along with overnight lodging.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related degree.
- Knowledge of the Project Development Process.
- 2 years of experience managing transportation projects.
Skills
- Principles and practices of project management applicable to the development, design and construction of the State Highway Systems.
- Scheduling techniques, work hour estimation, and construction cost estimation.
- Project Management tools, including the use of Microsoft and Google computer applications.
- Federal and State regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines as applicable to the Project Development process.
- Verbal and written communications.
- Administrative and interpersonal relations.
- Problem identification and solving.
- Negotiations, mediation and conflict resolution.
- Prioritizing work assignments and overall time management.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of the Project Development Process.
- 2 years of experience managing transportation projects.
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.
- Retail plan.
- Retirement plan.
- Life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
- Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance.
- Paid Parental Leave program.
Pay
$83,000.01 - $93,000.01 Anticipated Salary: 88,000.01
Schedule
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.