Remote Admin Jobs in Goodyear, AZ (NOW HIRING)

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.

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 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
  

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

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).

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

Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required.

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact ADOT Human Resources Recruitment via email at srecruitment@azdot.gov or phone call at (602) 712-8188 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 (602) 712-8188 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.