Engineering and Construction Administrative Analyst (I, II, Associate)

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

Call (619) 699-1900 or visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sandag? for information. First review October 20, 2025. EOE.