Job Description
Provide strategic leadership and direction in the planning and delivery of the Districts' engineering programs. Oversee local budgets and administrative planning. Ensure adherence to policies, procedures, guidelines, timeframes and scheduling of major activities or deliverables. Ensure compliance with program priorities, quality of work and VDOT agreements. Meet statewide performance measures and objectives. Build relationships with internal and external customers, contractors, government officials, media. Communicate with constituents, stakeholders and employees regarding issues, concerns and complaints through personal, individual contacts, and meetings. Provide strategic leadership and direction in the planning and delivery of the District’s construction program. Schedules major activities to meet VDOT’s project delivery objectives. Build relationships with local government, elected officials, non-profit and private sector groups, the media and employees to serve the public in meeting transportation needs. Responsible charge engineer for highway construction functions.
How you will contribute:
Communications: Promote VDOT's mission to the community, business partners and stakeholder groups. Respond to inquiries from the public, DOT officials, CTB members, news media and local, state and federal agencies relating to district transportation activities, problems, projects, etc. Collaborate and communicate VDOT initiatives to other government entities and strengthen relationships with legislators, local leaders and other stakeholders.
Manage Technical Guidance and Problem Resolution: Provide expert guidance in the resolution of highly technical problems in assigned program areas. Develop or oversee the development of new or improved methods of processes and procedures. Recognize the issues that impede performance and works diligently to remove obstacles; and provide the resources to staff. Seek the guidance of VDOT staff to resolve complex technical or programmatic issues. Provide engineering expertise as requested.
Manage Vision and Purpose: Participate with other top departmental senior managers to implement VDOT mission, goals and objectives. As a member of the district’s senior leadership team engage with team members to promote the achievement of district performance goals. Inform team members of key program issues and performance data. Work on district-wide and special initiatives at District Administrator's request. Review district organization and recommend changes to provide a more effective and efficient organization. Offer suggestions to further process improvements and program efficiencies. Resource core functions and strategic initiatives and link to the VDOT strategic plan. Empower managers by sharing power and authority. Develop strategies and execute the VDOT Business Plan and Governor’s Multimodal Strategic Plan.
Manage the District Construction Program: Plan, implement and monitor district construction activities to meet project development and delivery Dashboard targets. Meet goals for on-time, on-budget, quality, safety, environmental, and DBE EEO compliance. Monitor project expenditures to minimize cost overruns. support project development and delivery targets on VDOT’s Dashboard. Assess and monitor development of bid proposals, contract awards, and contract performance for highway construction projects. Intervene, moderate and resolve disputed claims filed by contractors, political units, citizens and organizations. Advise the DA and AG on politically sensitive or legally complex issues. Improve quality of construction projects in accordance with statewide CQIP program. Ensure 100% compliance with the follow-up review on all projects. Support and foster a partnering process on all projects. Follow-up and comply with construction audit findings.
Project Management: Provide on-going direction to project managers. Establish organizational structure supporting effective project management. Evaluate performance and make adjustments. Optimize resources across projects. Broad oversight for management of contracts. Provide broad direction for project activities. Integrate team member deliverables and budgets. Coordinate oversight with other divisions ensuring project segments remain on schedule.
Support District Preliminary Engineering and Planning and Investment Management (PIM) Programs: Provide assistance to ensure complete and accurate plans are developed; environmental clearances are secured; and right-of-way is obtained so that improvements are accomplished. Assist in the oversight of the public involvement process during project development to include project scoping, citizen information meetings and public hearings. Provide management direction and monitor performance.
What will make you successful:
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to include developing positive relationships with stakeholders, contractors and public officials.
Ability to coordinate, direct and evaluate performance results and implement change.
Ability to present complex information to both internal and external individuals and groups.
Comprehensive knowledge of engineering management related to highway transportation programs.
Considerable knowledge of contract administration principles and practices.
Considerable knowledge of federal, state and local regulations, policies, and practices impacting transportation operations.
Considerable knowledge of managerial and administrative principles and practices to include strategic planning, operations, and financial management.
Considerable knowledge of project development and construction management processes, quality assurance and control methods and associated regulatory and legal requirements.
Considerable knowledge of technical aspects of construction and construction management.
Extensive knowledge of overall operation of a large-scale public service transportation agency with an operating budget of several billion dollars.
Extensive knowledge of principles and practices of transportation project management, project design and construction.
Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices to include hiring, discipline, performance management, and employee development.
Knowledge of transportation roadway construction engineering and management principles, practices and techniques.
Skill in effectively planning and scheduling work of diverse teams.
Skill in leadership and consultation including the ability to work with all levels of management and elected officials.
Skill in managing the delivery of exemplary customer service by self and others.
Skill in the use of computers and software applications to include engineering programs.
Minimum Qualifications:
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with contractors, political entities and general public.
Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering or related field.
Experience applying broad knowledge of federal, state and local transportation rules, regulations and policies.
Experience as Engineer responsible charge overseeing transportation construction principles and practices, transportation project management, processes, quality assurance and quality control methods.
Experience in engineering design for roadways, state and federal standards related to highway design and construction.
Experience in managerial, administrative and supervisory principles and practices; strategic, operational and financial management principles, practices, and techniques.
Experience in project development, construction management and contract administration principles and practices; and quality assurance and quality control methods.
Skill in use of computers and software applications.
Skilled in project scheduling and project management.
Valid Professional Engineer's license.
Valid driver's license.
Additional Considerations:
Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) desired.
Experience leading construction and engineering staff.
Experience performing large-scale operations and management functions in public service operations.
Experience supervising engineering staff.
Progressively responsible experience in management and administration of diversified transportation engineering and, or construction program.
Progressively responsible experience in managing and administering a diversified transportation engineering or construction program.
Progressively responsible experience managing transportation construction, maintenance and public relations to include administrative, professional and technical staff.
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VDOT employees must abide by VDOTs Code of Ethics and the Commonwealths Standards of Conduct.
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VDOT utilizes a market based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force.
Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please be aware all VDOT positions require pre-employment screenings. These screenings may include the following:
- Fingerprint based Criminal History Background Check
- DMV Record Check
- Work History Verification
- References
- Pre-employment physical
- Drug screen
