4510 - NORTHWEST DISTRICT
1109 Commerce Drive
Prescott AZ 86305

Salary: $142280. - $132280.

Anticipated Salary: $137280

Grade: 30

Closing Date: February 23 2026

The Senior Division Administrator for the Northwest District is responsible for leading organizing and directing the on-time delivery of construction projects annually along with the maintenance operations permitting and equipment utilization in the District. Responsible for delivery of projects in coordination with government associations and public-private partnerships including oversight and compliance of certification acceptance (CA) agencies for federal reimbursement.

Directs the execution construction management and delivery of the 5-year transportation plan with all Resident Engineers Discipline Group Managers federal agencies and consultant partners with support from the PDO Division Director and the Deputy State Engineer for Operations.

Directs and coaches personnel in consistently delivering required business results; setting and achieving goals; complies with quality service and productivity standards in meeting deadlines. Creates and develops state of the industry and innovative methods to maximize value in meeting maintenance and operational goals.

Represents ADOT/PDO in negotiating and executing agreements with public and private organizations including the State Transportation Board Governors office Legislature Federal agencies Local governments and Association of General Contractors of Arizona (AGC). Will drive a state vehicle in the course of state business. Proactively manages dashboards to monitor overall construction program delivery as well as maintenance and operations. Analyzes risks and takes action proactively with the Pareto Rule and Delta Force rule as appropriate. Drives continuous improvement initiatives through Arizona Management System (AMS). Participates in team-based formal and informal efforts to make ADOT/PDO more effective and efficient.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Administering transportation industry guidelines organizational management and performance based practical design.
• Process improvement/lean management via the Arizona Management System (AMS).

SKILL IN:

• Verbal and written communication with strong negotiating and relationship building skills with stakeholders.
• Leading timely completion of projects.

ABILITY TO:

• Demonstrate ability to effectively assess articulate implement and synthesize complex projects and organizational needs with diplomacy.

A Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering Construction Management or Business Administration with experience in program management design or construction.

15 plus years of related experience demonstrating progression of increasing leadership responsibilities.

Candidates will be required to meet registration requirements set forth by the Arizona TechnicalBoard of Registration and attain an Arizona PE from the Board within 6 months of employmentstart date.

Valid Arizona Drivers License -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 drivers license complete all required training and successfully pass all necessary drivers license record checks. The license must be current unexpired and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to drivers 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.) R.11).

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

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave programhere. 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 or phone call at 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 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.