Engineer IV - Transportation Project Management

City of Virginia Beach; United States; On-site; USD 92,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Parental leave

Job summary

City of Virginia Beach is hiring an Engineer IV – Transportation Project Management to lead complex highway and roadway projects in Public Works. You will supervise staff, oversee budgets and schedules, and ensure high-quality documentation and reporting for executive updates.

The ideal candidate holds a PE license with a Bachelor's in engineering and at least seven years of progressive experience. This befits a demanding, exempt role with opportunities to engage citywide stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering with a PE license and seven years of progressive experience.
• Experience in project initiation, design procurement, contract management and permitting.
• Ability to supervise staff and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Project management for highway/roadway and storm drain projects.
• Supervise technical staff and coordinate with field engineers.
• Track budget and schedule, provide status updates to leadership.
• Provide guidance during design procurement and construction management.
• Coordinate with state and federal transportation representatives.

Skills

Project management

Technical leadership

Budget tracking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Job Posting End Date:

Department:

PUBLIC WORKS

Compensation Grade:

A19

Compensation Range & Starting Salary:

Pay Range
Engineer IV: (A19 - $91,540.80 - $141,897.60)

Salary Depending on Qualifications

Job Exempt (If No, Position is eligible for overtime):

Yes

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

About Us:

Recognized as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers for 2024, the City of Virginia Beach is proud to offer a diverse and dynamic work environment. Our workforce plays a crucial role in delivering exceptional government services to both our citizens and fellow City employees.

Job Duties and Preferred Qualifications:

Engineer IV - Transportation Project Management

• Perform a variety of engineering duties of a complex nature which may include any combination of:
  • Project management
  • Reviewing plans and specifications for highway, roadways and storm drains
  • Supervision of technical staff, staff engineers and field engineers
  • Track and assess project performance through budget and schedule updates
  • Related work as required
• Provide technical guidance and oversight for senior project managers during the project delivery process, including but not limited to:
  • Project initiation/scoping
  • Design procurement
  • Contract management roadway design
  • Environmental permitting
  • Public outreach
  • Public/private utility relocation
  • Construction procurement
  • Construction management
  • Project closeout and warranty monitoring
• Track and monitor project development process to provide mitigation efforts for schedule/budget impacts as well as update reporting for the Management Team
• Coordinate with state and federal transportation representatives for project delivery progress
• Provide technical support and guidance for project delivery process improvement and documentation
• Provide quality assurance to ensure consistent project documentation for project managers
• Coordinate project development and delivery with other City Departments and stakeholders
• Develop reports and presentations (oral and written) for executive level project updates
• Provide oversight, guidance, and approvals for design and construction contracts
• Develop and address annual performance evaluations and manage personnel issue

This position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, with the first review of applications beginning two weeks after the posting date. Once the appropriate applicant pool has been established, the position will be closed.

The City offers a generous benefits package, which includes health, dental and life insurance, retirement and savings plans, maternity/paternity and parental leave, holidays and leave.

Additional requirements:

DMV Transcript: Yes

CDL: No

Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse: No

CPS Check: No

Physical: No

Respirator: No

Psychological Screening: No

Polygraph: No

At Will: No

Minimum Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications: Requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or closely related field with a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license from the Virginia Board of Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers and Landscape Architects (APELSCIDLA) and seven (7) years of progressive professional experience. Special Requirements: All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.

Skills:

Working Conditions:

Per HR Policy 6.19, Americans with Disabilities, the City follows the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all hiring and employment decisions. The City shall not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring and employment practices. The City shall make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability upon request unless the accommodation would cause an undue hardship on the operation of the City’s business.

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Official Job Descriptions:

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VRS Contribution : All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.

Drug Free Workplace : The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: The City of Virginia Beach is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status as defined by applicable law.