Arizona Department of Transportation · 2 days ago
Transportation Engineer Manager
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$107K/yr - $117K/yr
5+ years expArizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) is driving the future of transportation with a diverse and innovative team. The Transportation Engineer Manager will manage the Roadway Pre-Design, Criteria and Compliance Section, providing technical guidance and supervising staff and consultants on complex roadway design issues.
AssociationGovernmentTransportation
No H1B
Hiring Manager
Vanessa McHugh
Responsibilities
Leads, directs, supervises, mentors, develops, trains, coordinates and provides expertise in leading the Roadway Engineering Group Predesign, Standards, Criteria and Compliance Section staff in technical, professional and personnel areas
Assists the Group Manager on special assignment in support of the Five Year Construction Program
Serves as acting Group Manager in the absence of the manager or represents group manager at meetings
Manages the Roadway Engineering Groups Pre-Design, Standards, Criteria and Compliance Section which includes review of design standards, criteria, scoping documents, plans, specifications, special provision and estimates, including addressing the most difficult and challenging issues requiring special technical expertise
Manages the Roadway CADD Support Section including work assignments technical advice, staffing prioritization, budgeting objectives and goals, and advanced department CADD
Represents Section Group and ADOT at various meetings and committees with other sections, Groups, outside agencies, consultants, contractors, attorneys, and general public
Maintains continuous communication and coordination within and with other Sections, Staff and outside agencies through personal contact, reports, correspondence and meetings to ensure timely and well coordinated responses
Serves as the lead representative for ADOT, in responding to, providing technical expertise and representation in legal proceedings and addressing roadway technical design criteria standards and practices in response to legal questions, inquiries related to roadway design claims or other matters
Provides expert technical assistance and councils Group Manager and design personnel who are working on preparing project scoping documentation, project technical documentation/reports, and final design tasks requiring considerable engineering judgment and creative effort
Resolves technical issues related to roadway design criteria and standards, reviews alternatives in design of highway features, makes analysis comments and determination to guide most optimum results
Administers and consults in the research, development and implementation of new design policies and procedures, and revisions to the Roadway Design Guidelines, Drafting Guidelines, CADD Standards, Construction Standard Drawings and other applicable ADOT design guidelines
Recommends approval or establishment of design standards, policies and operating procedures to the Group
Reviews design and technical reports and other written materials from internal or external sources, making corrections, revisions and recommendations and routing back to the originator, or recommends approval
Councils Group or Division personnel concerning design related changes submitted by construction contractors or consultants for department approval as they related to technical design criteria and standards
Attends meetings and training, researches publications, emails and websites to learn and improve current and new design concepts, procedures and practices as it applies to roadway design criteria and standards
Coaches and trains staff in technical , professional and personal areas
Evaluates Section needs and develops programs to meet the needs
Supports and promotes PBPD, partnering, and the ADOT Mission, Vision and Goals
Qualification
Required
Education includes a BS in Civil Engineering or closely related field and various employer training courses and seminars relevant to position
Demonstrated progression in management and supervisory responsibilities and minimum 5-10 years experience in civil engineering highway and roadway design
Experience in providing technical expertise and representation in legal proceedings related to roadway design claims, depositions or other matters
A valid Arizona PE 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
A valid driver's license is required if the incumbent is to be an authorized state driver
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify)
Benefits
Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
Accrued vacation at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
Sick days at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
10 paid holidays per year
Deferred compensation plan
Wellness plans
Great Work Life Balance!
Company
Arizona Department of Transportation
Arizona Department Of Transportation is a government organization that offers online, driver, vehicle, and professional services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Chuck Stojakovich
Deputy Chief Human Resources Officer
Doanh Bui
CIO
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