System Asset Manager

Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About the Indiana Department of Transportation: 
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) provides a dynamic workplace that serves Indiana citizens, improves our state’s quality of life, and enhances its economic opportunity. INDOT has a number of innovative programs and projects, including Public-Private Partnerships, Green Initiatives, and cutting-edge uses of materials and assets. As part of the State of Indiana, INDOT offers a competitive total compensation package, as well as outstanding work/life balance. Whether you are an established professional in the transportation field or just starting your career, INDOT has exciting and challenging opportunities for you.

Role Overview: 

The System Asset Manager (SAM) supervises and coordinates the work of district asset management personnel, including the Bridge Asset Engineer, Pavement Asset Engineer, Culverts Engineer, Asset Management Engineer, and District Scoping Manager. This position leads the assessment and prioritization of highway infrastructure needs across the district, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and investment planning. As a technical and policy lead, the SAM develops engineering approaches to address complex or high-impact transportation challenges. The SAM also plays a key role in supporting district-wide initiatives, including leading emergency contracting efforts, assisting with roadway relinquishments, and managing the processing and tracking of Change Management Applications. Additionally, the SAM may participate in consultant LOI scoring at the request of the Capital Program Manager. This position is central to guiding asset strategy and delivering coordinated, efficient transportation solutions across the district.

Location:

This position is with INDOT’s Central Office in Indianapolis.

Salary:

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $93,002.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Participate in the development of goals for the division’s strategic plan, assists in preparing division budgets, and lead an engineering team.
• Monitor programs to ensure policy and best practices are actively deployed.
• The Highway Engineer Supervisor assures accurate and timely updating of management information systems as they relate to the delivery of the program, and ensures their business rules, policies, and procedures are implemented and maintained as standard business practice in their designated work environments.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.

What You'll Need for Success:

Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:

• Must have a Professional Engineer license in Indiana.
• Must have an Indiana driver’s license.
• Must be able to read and interpret various contracts, plans, laws, administrative rules, and regulations.
• Effectively communicate, both orally and in writing.
• Basic knowledge of the agency.
• Must be able to read and interpret specifications, standards, and policies and apply them to operations.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, able to build relationships and establish credibility.
• Ability to work with internal and external customers to assess needs, provide assistance, resolve problems, and satisfy expectations.

A degree is not required. However, at least four (4) years of professional experience in engineering, civil engineering, transportation research, or a closely related field, applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered.  

Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes: 

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
  • 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
  • Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Group life insurance
• Referral Bonus program
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free Parking for most positions
• Free LinkedIn Learning access

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.