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Engineering and Construction Administrative Analyst (I, II, Associate)
San Diego Association of Governments - SANDAG
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Posted: 09-Oct-25
Location: San Diego, California
Type: Full Time
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Annual Salary Range: $61,193.60 - $115,356.80 First Review of Applications: October 20, 2025 Expected Start Date: Nov./Dec. 2025
Description
Overview of the Engineering and Construction Division
The SANDAG Engineering and Construction Department implements projects that enhance the regional transportation network and improve the efficiency of existing resources in close collaboration with our regional partners. Examples of significant projects currently underway or in the planning process include the Otay Mesa East Port of Entry, LOSSAN Rail Corridor Improvements, and high-priority Regional Bikeway Projects in the City of San Diego and other jurisdictions.
Role
The Administrative Analyst supports the Engineering and Construction Division by assisting in the management of approximately 50 active capital contracts worth billions of dollars, and performing essential administrative, budgeting, and compliance tasks. This role will have a heavy focus on supporting design managers and project managers who are preparing construction contracts for bid, supporting the team with contract administration activities during construction, and assisting with project close outs, plus administrative support to ensure projects meet policy objectives and organizational standards. Additionally, the role includes responsibilities in supporting our construction management and resident engineer teams.
This is a two-year Limited Term opportunity, the successful candidate will be hired at the Administrative Analyst I, II or Associate, depending on experience.
Typical Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, engineering or a related field. A combination of education and recent work experience may be considered in lieu of the bachelor’s degree.
One to three years of professional experience in administrative or operational support roles. Experience performing administrative functions in a multi-faceted, fast paced, and deadline-driven environment preferably in the construction and engineering field.
Experience supporting the development of request for proposals and performing contract administration functions; reading and understanding scopes of work and project deliverables.
Demonstrated experience tracking and monitoring project schedules and deliverables, monitoring project budgets and processing invoices for payment
Benefits
SANDAG offers comprehensive benefits, to include health, dental, and vision insurance as well as employee assistance, wellness, and work/life balance programs. Additionally, SANDAG offers the following:
Hybrid work options
9/80 flexible work schedule
Pay-for-performance merit increases
Retirement - Defined Benefit Plan with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS)
Retirement - 457 Defined Contribution Plan with Voya
Excellent health insurance options for employees and their eligible dependents
Free dental and vision insurance for employees and their eligible dependents
Education Assistance of up to $5,250 a year for regular employees
Free transit pass for use throughout the San Diego region, bus, Rapid Express, Trolley, and COASTER
Paid time off including 12 paid holidays, 2 floating holiday days, generous paid time off (PTO) per year, depending on length of service
About San Diego Association of Governments - SANDAG
SANDAG is one of the most recognized regional agencies in the nation with responsibilities that cover a broad range of complex, interrelated program areas connected by a Quality of Life theme. We are best known for our efforts related to transportation and this role continues to expand as we push beyond traditional boundaries to deliver a state-of-the-art transportation system for the region. In recent years SANDAG’s leadership in areas such as comprehensive land use and environmental planning, public safety, and state-of-the-art modeling and data systems, also have earned us much acclaim. With an employee group about 200 strong, we work for our Board of Directors - mayors, councilmembers, supervisors, and other leaders representing the jurisdictions within the San Diego region and neighboring areas. They play the important role of making policy decisions that shape the future of the region. Our collaboration with stakeholders, partners, and the community, the precision of our data, the completeness of our reports and studies, and our sound recommendations are essential components of the regional decision-making process.
