Manage staff and lead development of Design Build and other alternative project delivery efforts. Apply engineering principles to support the construction delivery program by selecting, procuring, negotiating and administering complex Design-Build transportation projects. Serve as a technical resource for engineering and program information while supporting division leadership in advancing statewide Design‑Build initiatives. Provide mentoring and guidance to staff to promote professional growth. Provider leadership, direction, and technical engineering guidance to related program areas.

How you will contribute:

Compliance: Provide oversight of the program area within the Division and Districts to ensure compliance with VDOT, state, and federal policies, practices, guidelines and specifications. Review central office and district plans for compliance with established practices and procedures. Provide review and make recommendations on new and innovative procedures, specifications and products. Provide a written summary of findings and recommendations for division management.

Design Build Program Management: Develop and implement project procurement delivery. Assist in developing policies, procedures, practices, and guidance for Design Build Maintain APD templates, forms, and manuals. Provide assistance in miscellaneous administrative tasks including the collection and presentation of APD related data.

Establish Priorities: Establish objectives and priorities for the team in support of overall goals, communicate objectives and priorities to employees, and update objectives as needs change. Establish priorities for the program's objectives to enhance achievement of division and VDOT goals. Modify objectives to reflect changes.

Manage Technical Problem Resolution: Apply sound engineering practices and methods to satisfy customers, reduce complaints and resolve concerns. Provide leadership in technical areas of engineering. Proactively address issues that are identified within program area and raise appropriate issues to Division Management ensuring compliance with VDOT policies and procedures.

Program Evaluation: Evaluate program and institute changes and procedures as required. Provide technical guidance to field offices and monitor adherence to approve standards and practices through field coordination, visitation and consultation. Ensure quality control reviews are completed and recommendations for program performance and improvement are implemented.

Staffing and Management: Proactively manage human and fiscal resources by recognizing future needs and taking appropriate actions to address those needs. Organize program area's assignments to best utilize available resources. Ensure production schedules and budgets continuously reflect current information.

Statewide Program Oversight: Serves as responsible charge engineer for designated program area. Develop and update policies, procedures and guidelines for statewide implementation and administration. Communicate changes in policies and procedures to staff and ensure consistent application statewide.

Strategic Planning: Develop short and long-range statewide strategic plans to ensure VDOT programs align with VDOT's vision, mission and goals.

Teamwork: Coordinate the flow of information both orally and in writing to and from others that contributes to project development. Organize and prioritize work effectively, keep multiple projects on schedule within section. Meet expectations and requirements of internal and external customers. Establish and maintain effective relationships with customers.

Technical Support: Serve as a technical expert in providing assistance in assigned areas of transportation engineering. Provide research to solve problems and questions. Provide instruction and guidance with policies and procedures. Prepare new VDOT guidelines or memos to address changes or modifications.

What will make you successful:

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences and to make presentations and prepare reports.

Ability to conduct the administrative and technical operations of the assigned engineering program area.

Ability to develop effective working relationships at all organizational levels with internal and external customers.

Ability to evaluate Design Build proposals using civil engineering principles, practices, policies and standards.

Ability to interpret, apply, and provide guidance on policy and procedures related to program areas.

Ability to manage an engineering program, manage multiple work teams of professional engineering and technical staff, and oversee complex engineering projects.

Ability to manage multiple and complex statewide programs and projects.

Ability to plan and schedule work effectively.

Ability to read plans, analyze complex projects, interpret specifications and make engineering-based judgements.

Ability to supervise, coach, train and develop staff.

Demonstrated leadership and consultation skills working with all levels of management, stakeholders, and contractors.

Knowledge of Civil engineering principles and practices related to transportation project design, construction and operations, standards, specifications, and materials.

Knowledge of procurement process in accordance with VDOT’s and FHWA’s policies and Virginia Public Procurement Act.

Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices to include hiring, discipline, performance management, and employee development.

Skill in analyzing and prioritizing tasks and assignments to appropriately manage resources and responsibilities.

Skill in the use of computers and software applications including engineering software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Minimum Qualifications:

Ability to develop, implement, and monitor statewide policy and practices for procurement projects.

Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.

Sill in evaluating and implementing proposals.

Skill in applying engineering principles and practices to proposals.

Skill in developing, negotiating and managing contracts.

Skill in the use of computers and software applications.

Valid Professional Engineer's license.

Additional Considerations:

Ability to develop and administer contracts.

Experience in transportation engineering and highway construction.

Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams.

Skill in writing reports and developing policies and procedures.,

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VDOT employees must abide by VDOTs Code of Ethics and the Commonwealths Standards of Conduct.
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VDOT utilizes a market based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please be aware all VDOT positions require pre-employment screenings. These screenings may include the following:

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