Residency Program Manager, Transportation Engineering

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

Job summary

The Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking a Residency Program Manager to coordinate and manage resources across assigned residency areas, serving as the liaison with local government and stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of transportation projects.

You will lead a team, oversee budgets and schedules, prepare analyses and reports, and communicate with internal staff, contractors, and the public, ensuring compliance with federal and state rules and building strong community

Qualifications

• Clear communicator capable of briefing stakeholders and public agencies.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage cross-functional projects.
• Experience applying federal and state transportation requirements and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage resources across residency programs and serve as liaison with local government.
• Prepare analyses, reports and recommendations based on engineering determinations.
• Lead project delivery, budgeting and scheduling to meet dashboard targets.
• Communicate with internal staff, consultants, citizens and FHWA regarding transportation programs.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Project management

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Public administration

Education

Civil Engineering or Public Administration degree

Tools

MS Office

Engineering software

Job description

The Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking a Residency Program Manager to coordinate and manage resources across assigned residency areas, serving as the liaison with local government and stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of transportation projects.

You will lead a team, oversee budgets and schedules, prepare analyses and reports, and communicate with internal staff, contractors, and the public, ensuring compliance with federal and state rules and building strong community