Lead Area Construction Engineer – Highway Projects

Virginia Department of Transportation; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Transportation seeks a seasoned engineer to lead construction inspection staff across district contracts, ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and budgeting goals are met. You will oversee contract construction activities within a region, provide technical guidance, and act as the responsible charge engineer for highway construction functions.

Responsibilities include managing project budgets, coordinating with FHWA, and supporting district engineering with strategic

Qualifications

• Ability to apply knowledge of federal, FHWA, state and local transportation rules, regulations and policies.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with diverse audiences and to make presentation and conduct meetings.
• Ability to oversee construction activities for multiple projects of varying complexity.
• Degree in Construction Engineering or related field.
• Knowledge of engineering design for roadways, structures, drainage and environmental state and federal standards related to highway design and construction.
• Knowledge of quality assurance and control methods.
• Knowledge of transportation construction principles and practices, transportation project management, processes, quality assurance and quality control methods.
• Skill in project scheduling and management.
• Skill in use of computers and software applications to perform tasks which support VDOT operations.
• Valid Professional Engineer's license.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Lead and guide construction inspection staff to achieve district contract goals.
• Provide direction and professional engineering advice to staff.
• Plan, organize and monitor project activities and budgets.
• Provide fiscal management and technical guidance on transportation projects.
• Coordinate with FHWA and district staff for project needs and reporting.
• Manage scheduling and coordination to ensure on-time completion of projects.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Leadership

Contract administration

Engineering guidance

Education

Degree in Construction Engineering or related field

Tools

Engineering design software

Job description

Virginia Department of Transportation seeks a seasoned engineer to lead construction inspection staff across district contracts, ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and budgeting goals are met. You will oversee contract construction activities within a region, provide technical guidance, and act as the responsible charge engineer for highway construction functions.

Responsibilities include managing project budgets, coordinating with FHWA, and supporting district engineering with strategic