ATTENTION ALL APPLICANTS!

Lead Design and Construction Delivery Where Standard Solutions Are Not Enough Alaska is not a typical infrastructure environment, and this is not a typical project delivery role. From highways built on permafrost and rural airports accessible only by air or barge to coastal marine facilities, major bridges, and growing urban corridors, Alaska presents some of the most complex transportation challenges in North America. The Design and Construction Division Director is the department's statewide engineering leader responsible for guiding the design, construction, and delivery of safe, resilient, and constructable transportation projects across this vast and diverse landscape. If you are motivated by purpose, complexity, and lasting public impact, this is a rare opportunity to lead one of the nation's most distinctive transportation infrastructure programs. You will guide statewide project delivery, align regional teams and technical resources, strengthen accountability, and help modernize how DOT&PF plans, designs, procures, and constructs infrastructure for Alaska. Depending on the selected applicant, this position may be located in Fairbanks, Anchorage, or Juneau. Salary will be determined based on the selected applicant's qualifications and experience and will be paid according to the applicable Range 27 salary schedule for the assigned duty station.

Fairbanks:

Unit Designation XE

• Partially Exempt and Exempt Executive Branch Employees Anchorage:

  Unit Designation XE

• Partially Exempt and Exempt Executive Branch Employees Juneau:

  Unit Designation XE
• Partially Exempt and Exempt Executive Branch Employees What you will be doing: As the Design and Construction Division Director, you will lead DOT&PF's statewide engineering, design, construction, and capital project delivery program.

You will oversee projects from development and design through procurement, construction, operational integration, and final handoff. You will lead a geographically dispersed organization responsible for delivering highways, bridges, airports, marine facilities, and other transportation improvements in some of the nation's most technically and logistically demanding conditions. Success will depend on building high-performing teams, establishing clear delivery expectations, aligning resources with priorities, managing risk, and strengthening accountability for schedule, budget, quality, and results. The position directly supervises the regional Preconstruction and Construction Engineers and the Division Operations Manager responsible for budget, finance, fund management, administration, and safety. You will provide executive engineering leadership and work closely with planning, environmental, right-of-way, utilities, procurement, operations, and department leadership to ensure projects are technically sound, practical, constructable, financially responsible, and responsive to Alaska's transportation needs. In this role, you will: Lead statewide engineering, design, construction, and project delivery functions across DOT&PF's capital program Establish consistent statewide engineering standards, technical decision-making practices, design quality expectations, constructability requirements, and performance measures Guide capital program execution, project readiness, resource alignment, risk management, and delivery accountability Strengthen coordination across planning, environmental, design, right-of-way, utilities, procurement, construction, and property management functions Support clear, constructable solicitations and improve procurement readiness, consultant utilization, and delivery reliability Oversee division operations, including budgeting, fund management, administration, safety coordination, reporting, and organizational performance Coordinate staffing, technical resources, consultant capacity, and delivery needs across regional teams Partner with Maintenance & Operations leadership to ensure infrastructure investments support long-term maintainability, resilience, and lifecycle performance Advance data-informed project delivery, performance metrics, forecasting, reporting, and modernization of project management systems Represent DOT&PF before the Legislature, local governments, Tribal organizations, industry partners, regulatory agencies, and community stakeholders Serve as a key member of the department's leadership team, advising on statewide engineering, design and construction strategy, technical and delivery risks, organizational coordination, and long-term transportation priorities Our organization, mission, and culture: DOT&PF is modernizing how transportation design, construction and services are delivered across Alaska. Under the department's evolving organizational model, statewide functional leaders establish strategy, policy, standards, and performance expectations, while regional teams continue to deliver projects and services based on local conditions and community needs. The Design and Construction Division Director will be central to this evolution. The Director will bring regional project delivery teams together under a coordinated statewide framework, improve the consistency and predictability of capital delivery, and strengthen accountability for schedule, budget, quality, and outcomes. This position will help create stronger connections among planning, engineering, construction, procurement, operations, and asset stewardship so that infrastructure decisions consider the full lifecycle of each investment. The Director will also foster a culture that values collaboration, professional judgment, innovation, safety, and practical problem-solving. This is an opportunity to shape the future of design and construction delivery in a state where transportation is more than mobility; it is a lifeline connecting people to essential services, employment, education, commerce, and one another. The benefits of joining our team: Working for Alaska DOT&PF means leading design and construction delivery at a scale and level of complexity few organizations can offer. Our projects connect communities, strengthen public safety, support economic development, and provide access to essential services across one of the nation's largest and most geographically diverse states.

This role offers:

Executive leadership responsibility with meaningful statewide impact. The opportunity to modernize and strengthen capital project delivery. Leadership of complex projects across Arctic, coastal, rural, and urban environments. The ability to shape how transportation investments are planned, designed, constructed, and transitioned into operation. Collaboration with experienced professionals committed to serving Alaska. Few places offer the opportunity to lead projects across terrain ranging from Arctic tundra and mountain passes to coastal rainforests and remote island communities—while delivering infrastructure that directly affects the safety, connectivity, and economic future of an entire state. Join DOT&PF as we build a modern, resilient, and agile transportation organization capable of meeting today's challenges and tomorrow's demands. We are looking for a leader ready to help guide that future. If you are motivated by mission, leadership, and the opportunity to leave a lasting impact across Alaska, we encourage you to apply. The working environment you can expect: This position may be based in an Alaska DOT&PF regional office, with the final duty station determined in consideration of the selected candidate and the department's operational needs. The position leads a statewide program and requires regular coordination across all regions. Travel throughout Alaska is expected, including visits to regional offices, construction sites, rural airports, marine facilities, remote communities, and other project locations. Travel may involve small aircraft, ferries, extended road travel, and changing weather conditions. The working environment combines executive leadership, strategic planning, virtual coordination, public engagement, and direct field involvement. You will work closely with department executives, regional and statewide teams, federal partners, elected officials, Tribal organizations, local governments, consultants, contractors, industry representatives, and community stakeholders. Although the position's regular work is structured, flexibility and responsiveness are essential when critical project issues, infrastructure emergencies, legislative priorities, or other statewide needs arise. Minimum Qualifications Positions in this job class are in the Partially Exempt Service under

AS 39.25.120

(c)(2).

Special Note:

Departments are authorized by Personnel Rule 2 AAC 07.015 to identify Division Directors by their specific division titles.

Who we are looking for:

We are seeking a strategic, collaborative, and results-oriented engineering executive with demonstrated success leading complex transportation design, engineering, construction, and capital project delivery programs in geographically dispersed and operationally demanding environments. The ideal candidate will bring significant professional engineering and executive leadership experience involving transportation infrastructure, design, construction, capital program management, fiscal stewardship, organizational performance, and multidisciplinary coordination. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to: Lead large, geographically dispersed professional and technical organizations. Translate strategic priorities into clear expectations, accountable execution, and measurable results. Balance ambitious capital programs with available workforce, funding, consultant capacity, and realistic delivery schedules. Build alignment across planning, engineering, construction, procurement, finance, and operational functions. Strengthen organizational accountability while empowering regional leaders and technical professionals. Make sound, timely decisions involving complex technical, financial, regulatory, and public considerations. Lead organizational change while sustaining project delivery and workforce engagement. Communicate effectively in highly visible settings involving executive leadership, legislators, federal agencies, communities, and industry partners. Develop high-performing teams and support workforce development, succession planning, and professional growth. Promote safety, innovation, quality, integrity, and responsible stewardship of public resources. Candidates may come from senior public

• or private-sector engineering leadership roles, including transportation agencies, engineering consulting firms, design and construction organizations, major capital delivery programs, military infrastructure programs, utilities, or other large-scale infrastructure environments.

Candidates should demonstrate substantial responsibility for engineering design and construction delivery. Experience modernizing engineering and project delivery practices, improving organizational performance, and integrating design, construction, procurement, operations, and financial management is highly valued. Additional Required Information

COVER LETTER

Applicants are requested to submit a concise cover letter, not to exceed one page, addressing the following: Your leadership philosophy and approach to building accountability, collaboration, safety, and performance across a complex organization. An example of how you improved design and construction or capital project delivery across multiple teams, regions, or disciplines. Why Alaska's infrastructure challenges, transportation environment, and public service mission interest you. How your leadership experience and professional background prepare you to serve as DOT&PF's statewide Design and Construction Division Director. Successful candidates will demonstrate practical leadership, sound judgment, infrastructure delivery experience, political and organizational awareness, and a commitment to building resilient infrastructure and high-performing teams.

EDUCATION

To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competencies, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required with each application. (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts). Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview; if not, transcripts will be required before employment.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

WORK EXPERIENCE

If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer's name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported, and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.

NOTE:

Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

EEO STATEMENT

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in

Juneau or TTY:

Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer. Contact Information For specific information about this position, please contact the hiring manager at the following:

Name:

Jody Thomas Phone :

(907) 322-4141

Email:

Jody.

Thomas@alaska.gov Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work. For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an orientation video from Division of Retirement and Benefits. (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.) Insurance Benefits Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the

State:

See https://drb.alaska.gov/help/plans.html for additional information. AVTEC Confidential Correctional Officers Marine Engineers Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers Supervisory Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's Union Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining) The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information. General Government Labor, Trades and Crafts Public Safety Employees Association Masters, Mates & Pilots Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit) Optional Insurance Benefits Group-based insurance premiums for Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents) Long-term and short-term disability Accidental Death and Dismemberment Long-term care (self and eligible family members) Supplemental Survivor Benefits Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses Retirement Benefits Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees) Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees) Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security Option to enroll in the

Alaska Deferred Compensation Program Note:

The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options See https://drb.alaska.gov/retiree/ for additional information Paid Leave & Other Benefits Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served Twelve (12) paid holidays a year