Bridge & Structure Program Manager

Virginia Department of Transportation; Louisa (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Virginia Department of Transportation seeks a seasoned program manager to plan and direct the structure and bridge repair, maintenance, and replacement program for a defined geographic area, ensuring adherence to safety standards, VDOT specifications, and equipment operating procedures.

You will budget, schedule, and oversee inspections and projects, lead a bridge crew, manage emergencies and weather-related operations, promote safety, and provide technical guidance to resolve complex

Qualifications

• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Resolve citizen complaints and issues successfully.
• Gather data, conduct research, and create reports and correspondence.
• Read and interpret bridge and structure plans and specifications.
• Schedule, plan, and monitor work activities.
• Considerable knowledge of structure and bridge maintenance methods, procedures, practices, and equipment.
• Knowledge of budgets, cost estimates, and inventory management.
• Knowledge of supervisory principles, policies and practices and experience to manage supervisory and crew personnel.
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Budget and Business Management: Prepare cost estimates for projects. Develop or assist in preparing budgets, monitor spending against budget, and prepare and submit manpower and project cost reports for financial tracking. Use various computer programs to maintain and report on financial and business matters. Ensure compliance with environmental requirements and best practices. Manage preventive maintenance and utilization of equipment to ensure equipment is available to meet business needs. Work with members of the public and other external and internal customers to resolve complaints and project-related issues.
• Emergency Operations: Maintain safety of state roadways by managing the placement of temporary bridges and removal of damaged structures. Supervises snow removal operations. Support emergency operations including storm damage repairs by managing the prompt clearing of roadways of snow, ice and debris, accident clean-up and the control of traffic during and after normal working hours.
• Job Safety: Manage the bridge crew safety program to ensure compliance with workplace safety techniques and guidelines. Monitor the safety program and implements improvements. Promote safety of equipment, self and others. Manage the maintenance of a clean, orderly, and safe work environment.
• Program Management: Review inspection reports, prioritize needs, and determine equipment, labor, materials and methods for maintenance, repair or replacement. Plan and schedule work to be done and oversee work assignments. Ensure compliance with environmental requirements. Monitor work performed and expenses against budget. Provide technical guidance and expertise to solve unusually difficult or complex problems. Monitor maintenance and hired equipment contracts for compliance with required specifications.

Skills

Communication

Citizen service

Data reporting

Bridge plans reading

Scheduling

Work at heights

Bridge maintenance knowledge

Budgets

Inventory management

Supervisory principles

Equipment operation

Computers

Safety practices

Education

Civil Engineering related education

Tools

CDL

Job description

The Virginia Department of Transportation seeks a seasoned program manager to plan and direct the structure and bridge repair, maintenance, and replacement program for a defined geographic area, ensuring adherence to safety standards, VDOT specifications, and equipment operating procedures.

You will budget, schedule, and oversee inspections and projects, lead a bridge crew, manage emergencies and weather-related operations, promote safety, and provide technical guidance to resolve complex