Senior Transportation Project Engineer - Lead & Budget

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

Job summary

Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking an experienced engineer to provide expertise across transportation projects and programs. The role includes recommending solutions to project issues, managing design and construction activities, and coordinating with internal staff, local governments, consultants, and FHWA.

Responsibilities include developing policies for engineering programs, monitoring progress against budgets and schedules, and preparing formal communications.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with diverse groups.
• Experience overseeing complex transportation construction activities.
• Proficiency in using engineering software and data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering expertise and recommendations for project issue resolution.
• Lead and coordinate design and construction activities to meet scope, schedule and budget.
• Develop and monitor policies, procedures and practices for engineering projects.
• Coordinate with internal staff, local governments, consultants and agencies.
• Manage project documentation, budgets and change orders.
• Communicate project status to stakeholders and sponsors.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Engineering software

Team coordination

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction, Engineering or related field

Tools

Engineering software

Job description

Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking an experienced engineer to provide expertise across transportation projects and programs. The role includes recommending solutions to project issues, managing design and construction activities, and coordinating with internal staff, local governments, consultants, and FHWA.

Responsibilities include developing policies for engineering programs, monitoring progress against budgets and schedules, and preparing formal communications.