Lead Highway Construction Engineer

Virginia Department of Transportation; Staunton (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Transportation in Staunton, Virginia seeks a senior engineering leader to guide construction inspection staff and district managers. The role focuses on achieving safety, quality, schedule, and budget goals for construction and maintenance contracts within a geographic region.

You will oversee contract construction activities, identify improvement opportunities, and provide cost-effective recommendations in compliance with safety, environmental, and federal/state

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Engineering or related field.
• PE license or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead and guide construction inspection staff and managers to meet district contract goals for safety, quality, schedule, and budgeting.
• Provide direction and professional engineering advice to staff as responsible charge engineer for highway construction functions.
• Plan, organize and monitor project activities and provide fiscal management and technical guidance.
• Coordinate with FHWA and district teams to ensure constructability and schedule adherence.
• Manage contract construction budgets and reporting for multiple projects.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budget management

Project scheduling

Engineering knowledge

Education

PE license

Degree in Construction Engineering or related field

Tools

Engineering design software

CAD/analysis tools

Job description

Virginia Department of Transportation in Staunton, Virginia seeks a senior engineering leader to guide construction inspection staff and district managers. The role focuses on achieving safety, quality, schedule, and budget goals for construction and maintenance contracts within a geographic region.

You will oversee contract construction activities, identify improvement opportunities, and provide cost-effective recommendations in compliance with safety, environmental, and federal/state