Transportation Engineer Administrator - Davenport RCE

Are you a seasoned engineering leader who thrives on building strong teams, solving complex construction challenges, and shaping transportation infrastructure that millions rely on every year? If so, the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Davenport Resident Construction Office (RCE) is looking for a Transportation Engineer Administrator who’s ready to make a lasting impact. This highly visible leadership role brings together engineering expertise, people leadership, and strategic decision-making to deliver meaningful results across District 6.

The Iowa Department of Transportation’s Mission is Making Lives Better Through Transportation
. This position will foster growth and support for its reporting team through the five core values of the department:
Safety First, People Matter, Customer Focused, Servant Leadership, and Integrity Without Exception.

Davenport RCE Office, Davenport, Iowa

8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, hours may vary; may need to respond to emergencies and occasional travel.

• Is passionate about coaching teams and bringing out their best.
• Enjoys digging into complex engineering challenges and finding smart solutions.
• Can translate technical information into clear, actionable communication for any audience.
• Takes pride in strengthening communities through transportation improvements.

• Hire, train, coach, and evaluate staff while fostering a supportive, growth-oriented work environment.
• Set priorities, maintain office procedures, ensure safety, and guide workforce development.

• Conduct preconstruction conferences, field reviews, and ongoing inspections to ensure contract compliance and quality.
• Approve change orders, contract item overruns, and new contract items up to $150,000 each.
• Coordinate traffic control, safety requirements, DBE compliance, and resolution of project issues.

• Work closely with contractors, local governments, utilities, railroads, FHWA, consultants, and the general public.
• Provide clear, confident communication—from public meetings to media interviews.

• Participate in early planning, design reviews, environmental considerations, and project scheduling recommendations.

• Must have, or prior to appointment, must obtain and maintain an active Iowa Professional Engineering license through the Iowa Professional Licensing Bureau - Engineering and Land Survey Examination Board.
• Possess and maintain a minimum of a Class C non-commercial driver’s license.

• Competitive pay and benefits package including health, dental, flexible spending, and life insurance.
• Insurance benefits start the first month following 30 days of employment and costs can be reviewed.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Paid time off effective immediately - biweekly vacation, separate sick leave, accruals rollover on a yearly basis, and 9 paid holidays per year.
• Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package with employer match.
• Optional 401A plan with employer contributions.
• Employee Discount Programs from a variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling; legal, financial).