Salary : $115,252.80 - $179,920.00 Annually
Location : Ames - 50010 - Story County, IA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 27-00458
Agency: 645 Iowa Department of Transportation
Opening Date: 08/14/2026
Closing Date: 8/23/2026 11:59 PM Central
LinkedIn Tag: #LI-DNP
Point of Contact:To Apply: If you are interested in the position, please submit your resume and cover letter to
[email protected] no later than 11:59 PM Central Standard Time on 08/23/2026. Materials submitted after the stated deadline will not be considered.
Job DescriptionReports To: Iowa DOT Transportation Development Division Director
Position Type: Confidential, At-Will
Shift Requirements: Day shift, Monday - Friday, 8 hours typical (may be flexed), mostly in-person but telework is available, some overnight travel is required.
This position serves as a Deputy Director of the Transportation Development Division (TDD) and has primary responsibility for providing leadership, oversight, and direction for project development functions in TDD. This position is responsible for the effective delivery of projects in the Iowa Transportation Improvement Program (5-year Program), which includes over $4.3 billion of primary highway and bridge improvements.
As the Deputy Director of Project Development, your duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Participating as a principal leader among the Transportation Development Division's Senior Leadership Team by assisting the Division Director in various division leadership capacities and activities, and at times representing the Division Director in his absence.
- Provide direct leadership, oversight, and direction for several bureaus in TDD, including Location and Environment, Design, Bridges and Structures, Project Management, Right of Way, and Contracts and Specifications.
- Collaborating with staff in all six Districts and other DOT divisions to improve project development processes and procedures to ensure that quality projects are delivered on time and within budget.
- Serve as the Department's champion for the Digital Delivery program and associated initiatives.
Special requirements- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
- Must possess and maintain a professional engineering license in the State of Iowa.
The Iowa Department of Transportation is proud to be a partner with the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). Through this partnership, DOT engineers are granted membership at a largely discounted price, as well as discounts for conferences and continuing education through the ASCE. We are excited to offer this benefit and to have you join this partnership with us! If you're interested in learning more about this benefit, please visit https://www.asce.org/membership.
As a State of Iowa employee, you will be eligible for the following benefits:- Competitive pay and benefits package including health, dental, flexible spending, and life insurance
- Insurance benefits start the first month following 30 days of employment, and costs can be reviewed .
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Paid time off effective immediately - biweekly vacation, separate sick leave, accruals rollover on a yearly basis, and 9 paid holidays per year.
- Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package with employer match
- Optional 401A plan with employer contributions.
- Employee Discount Programs from a variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling; legal, financial).
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