22797 - Asst District Eng LD

Virginia Department of Transportation

Suffolk (VA)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 150,000

Full time

45 hours ago

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Job summary

Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is seeking a senior Civil Engineering Manager to provide leadership, direction, and technical guidance for transportation design projects. The role requires overseeing budgets, schedules, and quality standards, and training staff to support VDOT programs.

You will supervise a team of engineers and professionals, maintain stakeholder relationships, and ensure project delivery aligns with policy, codes, and Virginia design criteria.

Qualifications

Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
Valid Professional Engineer license is required.
Experience leading civil-engineering transportation projects.

Responsibilities

Lead and direct engineering teams to plan, organize and monitor project activities.
Oversee budgets, schedules and design criteria for roadway/transportation projects.
Provide technical guidance and training to staff; ensure compliance with standards and specifications.
Coordinate with stakeholders and external entities to meet project performance measures.
Ensure delivery of projects on time and within budget.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Staff supervision

Budgeting

Team development

Civil engineering knowledge

Roadway design concepts

Engineering software

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Valid PE license

Tools

CAD/engineering software

Job description

Job Description

Assist the District Section Engineer in providing management, leadership and direction for assigned engineering section. Assist in planning, organizing and monitoring project activities. Assist in providing fiscal management and technical guidance on a wide variety of transportation projects. Train and develop team members. To help lead the management of roadway and transportation related design projects consistent with established processes, schedules, budgets, design criteria, standards and specifications. Help supervise, train and provide guidance to team members as needed to support organizational objectives.

Job Description

How You Will Contribute

Communications: Communicate with staff, public and other VDOT employees on a variety of engineering related issues. Respond to stakeholder inquiries and participate in stakeholder meetings as necessary.
Customer Service: Provide excellent customer service in response to citizen inquiries and concerns.
Engineering Budget Oversight: Develop, manage and monitor budgets for assigned program areas including staff, equipment, projects, etc. Monitor expenditures and status of allocations. Ensure financial metrics are met.
Engineering Reviews: Perform detailed, technical engineering reviews on a variety of documents and projects and do so as responsible charge engineer as required. Formulate and document recommendations and make presentations on findings.
Project Coordination: Represent VDOT when meeting with outside entities to include resolving issues of public concern. Work with district and residency staff to communicate all project issues and work as a team member and leader to resolve problems. Coordinate with stakeholders to meet established project performance measures.
Project Management and Documentation: Monitor workload assignments such that roadway designs and design tasks are completed consistent with project scheduling and in support of VDOT programs. Manage consultant design projects, design-build projects and on-call contracts.
Project Management and Documentation: Organize work unit and assign workload. Monitor workload assignments so tasks are completed in support of VDOT programs. Manage time and adjust priorities of tasks. Responsible for the delivery of projects on time and within budget.
Responsible Charge Engineer: Fulfill duties as responsible charge engineer in compliance with policies, procedures and the Code of Virginia.
Roadway Design, Technical Skills Including Computer and CADD Skills: As responsible charge engineer, apply thorough knowledge of roadway design and principles of hydraulic design and survey to complex projects. Take appropriate action to resolve difficult problems.
Staff Training and Development: Ensure staff development, performance planning, evaluation and recognition activities are completed to ensure a productive and motivated team.

What Will Make You Successful

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences and to make presentations and conduct meetings.
Ability to provide technical direction, guidance and training to others.
Ability to research and analyze data to provide recommendations and solutions to problems.
Ability to supervise staff, programs and budgets.
Considerable knowledge of Civil Engineering principles as they relate to roadway design and Standard Design technical knowledge.
Extensive knowledge of roadway design criteria, construction methods, standards, specifications and materials.
Knowledge of Transporation engineering principles and practices.
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources and leadership techniques.
Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations related to transportation engineering.
Knowledge of supervisory and human resources practices and principles to include hiring, discipline, performance management and employee development.
Proficient skill in leadership, project and program management, coaching, counseling and training others.
Skill in building networks and relationships with employees from other divisions, field personnel, contractors, manufacturers and FHWA representatives.
Skill in the use of computers and web based applications to include engineering software.
Skilled in project scheduling and project management.
Substantial knowledge of VDOT Road and Bridge Specifications and Standards.
Thorough knowledge of principals of roadway safety that impact roadway standards and special designs.

Minimum Qualifications

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to supervise staff, programs and budgets.
Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
Experience related to building networks and relationships with employees from other divisions, field personnel, contractors, manufacturers and FHWA representatives.
Knowledge of Civil Engineering principles as they relate to roadway design and Standard Design technical knowledge.
Knowledge of roadway and transportation design criteria, construction methods, standards, specifications and agency policies and procedures.
Leadership experience to include project and program management, coaching, counseling and training others.
Project management coursework and experience.
Skill in the use of computers and software applications.
Valid Professional Engineer's license.

Additional Considerations

Experience in project and program management specific to transportation design and civil engineering.

Physical Requirements

VDOT employees must abide by VDOTs Code of Ethics and the Commonwealths Standards of Conduct.

VDOT Code of Ethics

Standards of Conduct

About Us

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: