Engineering Executive Long Range Building Program

Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree in architecture engineering construction management or a related field.

• At least five years of progressively responsible experience in architecture engineering or construction management including supervisory leadership.

• Demonstrated knowledge of building systems construction practices contracts and project financing.

• Professional licensure as an Architect or Engineer is required.

• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Competencies

Ability to:

• Provide strategic leadership vision and direction for statewide building and infrastructure programs.
• Interpret and apply laws regulations and policies related to public construction and capital development.
• Build consensus across diverse stakeholder groups including government legislative and private-sector partners.
• Lead complex multi-program operations while balancing competing priorities.
• Communicate effectively in executive public and legislative settings including testimony.
• Identify emerging issues and trends and develop proactive strategies.
• Navigate politically sensitive issues with sound judgment and discretion.
• Develop and manage budgets programs and organizational priorities.

Does this sound like you

Please tell us how and why by submitting yourresumeandcover letter.In your cover letter please tell us about your talents and experience in successfully leading a staff of construction and design professionals within a large organization. (Please Note: You do not need to complete the work experience or the education & certifications portion of the application process in our recruiting only need to upload the requested documentation.)

This position will remain open until filled. An initial candidate review will be conducted on Monday November 23 2026.

What can you expect from us in return for your work at our agency

Benefits include:

Work/life Balance

Health Coverage

Retirement plans

Paid Vacation and Sick Leave and Holidays

And more

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF.

Other important information to be aware of.

• This position requires the successful completion of a criminal background check.
• Only online applications are applying online you are able to receive updates and monitor the status of your application.
• The Department of Administration participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. After accepting a job offer and completing form I-9 your information will be submitted to the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration for verification. For more information about E-Verify please visit the E-Verify website found here should you keep reading and consider working here

  We know you have other work options but we invite you to consider joining us at the State of Montana Department of Administration. As a customer servicefocused organization we provide centralized services specialized support and practical solutions to state agencies boards and commissions as well as local governments across Montana. Our vision is to transform how government services are delivered and accessed serving state government with effective efficient and customerdriven solutions that benefit all Montanans.

  As part of the Department of Administration the Architecture & Engineering Division (A&E) leads the design construction maintenance and long-term planning of state facilities via the Long-Range Building Program. The division emphasizes efficiency reliability transparency and leadership in construction and capital planning.

  Why should you keep reading and consider working for the Architecture and Engineering Division

  This is a unique opportunity to apply your architectural or engineering expertise at an executive levelshaping statewide facility strategy capital investments and public infrastructure that will serve Montanans for generations.

  You will lead a multidisciplinary division responsible for capital project delivery long-range facility planning energy and building performance initiatives and specialized programs such as broadband infrastructure deployment. This role offers meaningful impact strong autonomy and a supportive collaborative environment. (You can learn more about the divisionhere.)

  What is this career opportunity

  The Architecture & Engineering Division is seeking an experienced and collaborative leader to serve as the Engineer Executive.

  This position reports directly to the Director of the Department of Administration and provides strategic leadership and oversight of the A&E Division including administration of the States Long-Range Building Program (LRBP) and administration of federal grants for statewide deployment of broadband infrastructure.

  In this role you will:

  • Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team responsible for capital project delivery facility assessments energy initiatives and statewide infrastructure programs.
  • Establish vision priorities and performance expectations for statewide building programs and capital investments.
  • Build and maintain strong partnerships with state agencies legislators consultants and private-sector stakeholders.
  • Oversee development and execution of the LRBP including prioritization of projects informed by facility condition data building performance and long-term asset value.
  • Support and influence legislation related to state facilities capital development and infrastructure programs; represent the division in legislative settings.
  • Promote data-driven decision-making innovation and best practices across facility planning design construction and energy management.
  • Ensure effective management of complex programs including capital construction facility condition assessments energy initiatives and grant-funded infrastructure efforts.
  • Serve as a public-facing leader and advocate for the division maintaining transparency and stewardship of public resources.