Program Administrator 2 Job Location:
Project Management
205 S. 17th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85007 Posting Details:
Salary: $83,000.01 - $93,000.01 Anticipated Salary: 88,000.01 Grade: 24 Closing Date: Sep 3, 2026 Job Summary:
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). Lastly, this position is responsible for the supervision, administration, and direction of activities of project management staff and contracted consultants; monitoring the scope, schedule, budget, and quality of the project development process.
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-disciplined 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, 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. 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: - 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.
Skills in: - Verbal and written communications.
- Administrative and interpersonal relations.
- Problem identification and solving.
- Negotiations, mediation and conflict resolution.
- Prioritizing work assignments and overall time management.
Ability to: - Represent 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.
Selective Preference(s):
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related degree.
Knowledge of the Project Development Process and 2 years of experience managing transportation projects.
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:
The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
• 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
[email protected] or phone call at (602) 712-8188 option 2.
