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ASSISTANT DISTRICT ENGINEER (ADE)
($4,000 Hiring Incentive)

Job Location:

4671-PHOENIX CONSTRUCTION
2140 W. Hilton
Phoenix, AZ 85009

Posting Details:

Salary: $110,500.00 - $120,500.00 

Anticipated Salary:  $115,500.00

This position is eligible for a $4,000 hiring incentive

Grade: 29

Closing Date: January 25, 2026

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for the administration of the Construction and Operations Groups within the District. Duties include but are not limited to; providing leadership,management, supervision, oversight and support to District personnel; serving as a liaison to local, state, and federal agencies, and other stakeholders including addressing complaints, issues, and the needs of the public; preparing recommendations for the DE for the Construction Program; preparing a variety of technical and administrative reports and correspondence; serving on behalf of the DE on an assigned or as necessary basis; providing support and leadership for the administration and management.Model ADOT values through leading, coaching and developing problem solvers to implement and sustain a continuous improvement culture. This position requires a degree in Civil Engineering or other field closely related to highway construction from an accredited university.

*This position is eligible for a $4,000 hiring incentive

Job Duties:

Oversees the Administration and Management of the Construction, Development and Operations groups and programs in the District. Provide leadership, management, supervision, coaching and guidance to District personnel. Develop budgets, authorizes expenditures, and signs financial and contract documents for the District.

Serves as an agency liaison for the District and ADOT; representing the agency in meetings with local government agencies, private and corporate stakeholders, internal and external committees; responding to written and verbal inquiries including the preparation of sensitive correspondence as assigned; working with constituents, ADOT upper management, and elected officials regarding operations.

Analyze and prepare reports; prepare annual work plans and recommendations for construction program project, pavement preservation and minor construction projects. Oversees the development process including attending field reviews; reviews construction plans and recommends appropriate modifications and coordinates with Statewide Project Management Office and District engineering. Implementation and sustainability of Arizona Management System continuous improvement philosophy and daily functions. Assists with the management of all administrative functions, including recruiting, hiring, employee performance evaluations, coaching/mentoring, disciplinary actions, planning and budgeting, equipment allocation and usage, staff allocation, training and development of staff. Provides technical support and oversight to staff for problem and issue resolution in both technical and administrative in the areas of Construction, Operations, Project Development, Traffic Engineering/Operations, and Permits; resolves problems with difficult encroachment permits on the ADOT Highway System at the Development and Construction levels.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Engineering philosophies, technical application requirements, processes and principles of the department related to Operations, Maintenance, Construction, Traffic, and Permits.
• Personnel and Resource Management. Ensures efficient and cost-effective applications related to group activities.
• Administrative procedures and methods related to managing the district and leading personnel. Ensures all activities are completed in accordance with all applicable State and Federal Laws, ADOT rules, policies and procedures.
• Program procedures utilized within the Department.
• Knowledge of Construction Inspection methods, procedures, and techniques.

SKILLS IN:

• Work management. Responsible for direction and allocation of group assignments.
• Written and oral communications. Responsible for responding to written and verbal inquiries, including the preparation of sensitive