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Interstate Bridge Replacement Program Administrator
State of Washington
Dept. of Transportation
Location
Washington, 98504
Salary
From $19,891
per month
Type
Full-Time
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April 21, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves leading a massive, multi-billion-dollar project to replace an old bridge and upgrade highways, rail, and paths between Washington and Oregon, ensuring everything stays on track with budgets, laws, and community needs.
It's perfect for an experienced executive who excels at managing big teams, handling politics and partnerships across states, and communicating with leaders and the public.
The role demands strong skills in planning, finance, and problem-solving to deliver a key piece of national infrastructure.
Key Requirements
- Executive leadership experience in large-scale infrastructure or transportation programs
- Strong political acumen and ability to build partnerships across jurisdictions, agencies, and stakeholders
- Expertise in financial management, budgeting, and fiscal oversight for multi-billion-dollar projects
- Proven skills in program management, including planning, risk management, and performance monitoring
- Experience in policy development, legislative engagement, and bi-state or multi-agency coordination
- Ability to oversee contracts, consultants, and multidisciplinary teams
- Strong communication and representation skills for engaging elected officials, communities, and media
Full Job Description
The Interstate Bridge Replacement Program
The Interstate Bridge Replacement (IBR) Program is one of the most significant infrastructure investments in the country.
This bi-state mega program will transform five miles of the I-5 corridor between Washington and Oregon.
As the only continuous north–south freeway on the West Coast connecting Canada to Mexico, this crossing carries more than $71 million in freight every day and serves as a critical link for regional and national commerce.
The program will replace the aging bridge, reconfigure seven interchanges, extend light rail across the Columbia River, and enhance active transportation, transforming mobility for generations.
The Opportunity
The Washington and Oregon Departments of Transportation (WSDOT and ODOT) are seeking a strategic executive leader with strong political acumen, financial discipline, and the ability to build durable partnerships across jurisdictions to lead the Interstate Bridge Replacement (IBR) Program.
The IBR Program Administrator serves as the primary executive for one of the nation’s most complex bi-state transportation megaprograms, providing strategic direction and full operational oversight.
Accountable to both WSDOT and ODOT leadership, this role guides a $6+ billion investment through planning, policy development, funding strategy, risk management, and eventual construction to ensure delivery with transparency, fiscal stewardship, and alignment with federal, state, and bi-state requirements.
The Program Administrator leads multidisciplinary teams, oversees significant public funds and consultant contracts, shapes legislative and policy strategy, and serves as the program’s primary ambassador to elected officials, community leaders, industry partners, and the public.
Guided by a rare bi-state governance structure that includes both Governors, state legislatures, transportation agency leaders, cities, transit agencies, ports, and metropolitan planning organizations, IBR stands at the intersection of infrastructure delivery, public policy, and economic vitality.
Far more than a bridge project – IBR is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape how two states connect, move, and grow.
What to Expect
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Program Administrator will:
- Provide executive leadership and strategic direction for the bi-state IBR Program, defining objectives and ensuring delivery aligned with scope, schedule, budget, statutory requirements, and megaprogram best practices.
- Direct comprehensive program management, including transportation planning, budgeting, fiscal oversight, project controls, performance monitoring, and strategic resource allocation across multidisciplinary and multi-agency teams.
- Lead bi-state governance and policy coordination, identifying regulatory or policy barriers, advancing legislative and Transportation Commission engagement, and overseeing development and implementation of IBR policies and procedures.
- Guide complex decision-making and problem-solving across legal, environmental, engineering, financial, social, and political domains to maintain program momentum and public trust.
- Serve as the primary representative and spokesperson for the program, building durable partnerships with elected officials, tribal governments, community organizations, industry leaders, and the media.
- Oversee consultant, contract, and risk management functions, including large-scale professional services and construction-related agreements, mitigation strategies, and coordination with legal counsel.
- Ensure effective coordination of personnel, systems, and processes across WSDOT, ODOT, partner agencies, and blended delivery teams to achieve program objectives.
- Build and lead a high-performing, inclusive organization, exercising supervisory authority, promoting workforce development and accountability, and fostering a culture of transparency, equity, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
To be considered for this opportunity, the following competencies are required:
Executive Program Leadership: Ability to provide executive-level leadership and strategic direction for large, complex, multidisciplinary infrastructure programs operating under significant fiscal, operational, and public accountability.
Demonstrates the ability to lead diverse teams, promote equity and inclusion, respond effectively to stakeholder concerns, and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
It is preferred that qualified candidates also demonstrate:
- Bi-State or Multi-Jurisdictional Governance: Experience in delivering programs operating under bi-state, multi-state, or multi-jurisdictional governance structures.
- Multimodal Infrastructure Integration: Experience delivering or overseeing transportation programs that integrate multiple modes of travel (e.g., highway, bridge, transit, freight, or active transportation) and require coordination across agencies or jurisdictions.
- Complex Funding Strategy: Demonstrates experience in managing multi-source funding structures, including federal discretionary grants, tolling strategies, long-range capital financing, or public–private partnerships.
- Environmental & Regulatory Navigation: Experience in environmental permitting, NEPA processes, and regulatory compliance for major transportation infrastructure projects.
- High-Visibility Public Leadership: Ability to navigate politically sensitive environments and align diverse stakeholder interests toward shared outcomes.
Important Notes
- While this position offers flexible remote work opportunities, the selected candidate must have and maintain the ability to report to Vancouver, WA up to 4 days per week.
- WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system, therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov
Why WSDOT
- Work-Life Balance – We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individuals’ lifestyle. As such, there are several flexible schedule options available, including telework options for eligible positions.
- Paid Leave – In addition to 12 paid holidays, full-time employees may earn up to 25 paid vacation days per year!
- Tuition Assistance – Permanent employees have several options for assistance with education expenses, including tuition reimbursement programs, government discounts at participating colleges throughout the state, and eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
- Plan For Your Future – WSDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a variety of healthcare options. Employees also have a choice of state retirement programs, and much more. Go toState Benefitsfor more information.
Check out this video to learn more: Why WSDOT?
How to Apply
Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Your relevant experience may be evaluated to determine salary. Therefore, it is very important that the “Work Experience” portion of the application be completed in as much detail as possible.
To be considered for this opportunity, please include the following with your online application:
- An attached Resume outlining (in reverse chronological order) your experience to date.
- An attached Cover Letter that further explains your qualifications and indicates why you believe you are a viable candidate for this role.
- Contact details for a minimum of three (3) individuals who can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job-related competencies. This information can be entered in the “References” section of the online application; does not require an additional attachment.
Please click the "APPLY" button to proceed. Note that you will be prompted to either sign in or create an account. This step is required to submit an application for this opportunity.
WSDOT is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected, included, and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency.
Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace.
All people, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, and/ or gender identity, are encouraged to apply.
People with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the listed Recruiter.
WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system, therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov
Contact Us
For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter Krystle.Jones@wsdot.wa.gov. Please be sure to reference “IBR” in the subject line.
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