# Engineer/Architect 4 (Central Region Chief of Contracts ) — Transportation and Public Facilities · Alaska Jobs [← The Board](https://alaskajobs.org/) · [Trades & labor jobs](https://alaskajobs.org/jobs/trades) # Engineer/Architect 4 (Central Region Chief of Contracts ) Transportation and Public Facilities - **Location** — Anchorage, AK - **PCN** — 250375 - **Salary** — $4,896.80 Biweekly (Range 26) - **Type** — Full Time - **Open to** — Department Employees Only - **Bargaining unit** — Supervisory - **Timing** — Year-round - **Posted** — 2026-08-17 - **Closes** — 2026-08-24 - **Source** — Workplace Alaska (State of Alaska) (synced) Job Description ATTENTION! DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC FACILITIES EMPLOYEES ONLY! The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Central Region, is looking for an Engineer/Architect 4 (Central Region Chief of Contracts) in Anchorage to help us Keep Alaska Moving! What you will be doing: This position serves as a Regional Group Chief, responsible for overseeing the work of the regional contracting group for capital construction projects. The role provides engineering, technical, and administrative guidance to the Central Regional Design, Construction, Planning, and Maintenance Section; the Division of Facilities Services; Statewide Design and Engineering; and Anchorage International Airport staff in the review, advertising, bidding, and award of all formal construction contracts. The position also manages the development, advertising, selection, negotiation, and award of Professional Services Agreements for architectural and engineering services, as well as other professional services. The Group Chief acts as the regional staff advisor to Statewide Design & Engineering and the Chief Contracting Officer in the development and maintenance of policies, procedures, specifications, and manuals related to construction and contracting, including the AASHTOWare Project (AWP) and Bid Express electronic bidding systems. Our organization, mission, and culture: Our department's mission is to "Keep Alaska Moving", while our division's core mission is to develop, design, and advertise projects that preserve and improve Alaska's transportation and public facilities infrastructure. The division also provides a wide range of technical services to the department, as well as to other state and federal agencies, local governments, utility companies, and the public. Our department is mission-focused, fostering an organizational atmosphere that emphasizes performance-based results, excellence, integrity, teamwork, and service to benefit the public. The Central Region Contracts Section is responsible for drafting, reviewing the advertisement, and awarding transportation related contracts for the design, construction, maintenance and operations of highway, aviation, and public facilities. Your role in this position is integral to the Department's successful delivery of our program. The benefits of joining our team: Joining the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) offers an array of benefits, with career growth opportunities at the forefront. As an integral part of Alaska's infrastructure development and maintenance, DOT&PF provides employees with a dynamic and diverse work environment where they can continually enhance their skills and climb the career ladder. The department values professional development, offering training programs and mentorship opportunities to help individuals expand their expertise and advance in their chosen fields. With the vast and unique challenges of Alaska's geography and climate, employees can work on groundbreaking projects that contribute to the state's growth, making the DOT&PF an ideal choice for those seeking a fulfilling and evolving career in transportation and public facilities. Please see here for more information about the State of Alaska's benefits package and retirement plan: https://doa.alaska.gov/dop/workplace/benefits/ . The working environment you can expect: This position is located at the Central Region Headquarters building by Lake Hood, the world's busiest seaplane base. You will have a private office. Lake Hood is surrounded by a walking/biking trail where employees can be spotted during lunch break. Who we are looking for: To be successful in this position, the selected applicant will possess the following core competencies: Contracting/Procurement : Knowledge of various types of contracts, techniques, or requirements (for example, Federal Acquisitions Regulations) for contracting or procurement, and contract negotiation and administration. Oral and Written Communication : Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Organizational Awareness : Knows the organization's mission and functions, and how its social, political, and technological systems work and operates effectively within them; this includes the programs, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of the organization. Teamwork : Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals. Managing Performance : Takes responsibility for employees’ performance by setting and communicating expectations and goals that are specific and measurable, tracking progress against the goals, supporting employees’ efforts to achieve job goals (by providing resources, removing obstacles, acting as a buffer, etc.), ensuring feedback, and addressing performance problems and issues promptly. Special Note: Valid Driver's License is required. Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Alaska. To view the general description and example of duties for positions please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs Minimum Qualifications Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Architect, and six years of professional engineering or architectural experience (Engineer/Architect series), of which three years were in a supervisory or project manager capacity as an Engineer/Architect 2 or higher or the equivalent. Special Note: Persons not registered in the State of Alaska must be registered in a state recognized by the State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers and Land Surveyors eligible for comity in accordance with AS 08.48.191(b). Persons employed under this agreement must become registered in Alaska within one year of hire and sign an agreement to this effect as a condition of employment. Positions in this class require registration as either an Engineer or an Architect. The employer will designate which professional field is required for each position. Additional Required Information At time of application, applicants are required to submit: Cover letter (see instructions below) At time of interview, applicants are requested to submit (if not already attached to your application): Copy of your Professional Engineering (P.E.) License Number (only if licensed outside the State of Alaska). Three (3) professional references, including name, job title, and current phone numbers. DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE RECRUITMENT ONLY Applicants must currently work in the department that is being recruited for and have held or currently hold permanent employment status in any position in the classified service as defined in Alaska Statute 39.25.100. Permanent employment status is defined as holding permanent status in ANY job class in the current period of employment with no break in service (separation from State of Alaska employment) since the permanent status was earned. COVER LETTER A cover letter is required as part of your application. In your cover letter, please describe how you possess the position specific competencies listed in the " Who We Are Looking For” section and how your skills will be of particular benefit to the position. We request your cover letter be no more than two to three paragraphs and limited to one page. SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS This recruitment utilizes a supplemental questionnaire as part of the application process. These questions may be a mix of written, multiple-choice, and select all that apply questions. The answers you provide to the questions will be an opportunity for you to tell us about your experience and/or education. The answers will be used to determine which applican [Apply at the source ↗](https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/alaska/jobs/5445834/engineer-architect-4-central-region-chief-of-contracts-pcn-250375) ## Express confidential interest Alaska politics is a small world. 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