23904 - Engineer Senior Project Controls

Virginia Department of Transportation•Culpeper, VA

21h

About The Position

Provide assistance to Project Controls management for in-house and consultant-designed projects throughout the full project cycle. Perform technical engineering duties related to project development and implementation, conduct independent reviews of post-construction claims and work orders, provide engineering expertise in assigned program areas, and recommend resolutions to project issues. Communicate with VDOT staff, local government staff, consultants, citizens, and FHWA regarding transportation projects and programs. Assist in developing, implementing, and monitoring engineering policies, procedures, guidance, and practices. The role includes engineering studies; construction project coordination; consultant contract administration; policy and process improvement; project management and documentation; and participation in or leadership of project teams. The employee is also responsible for serving as a responsible charge engineer in compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and the Code of Virginia. VDOT employees must abide by VDOT’s Code of Ethics and the Commonwealth’s Standards of Conduct.

Requirements

Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
Valid Professional Engineer’s license.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, including providing technical assistance to others.
Ability to interpret construction plans, contracts, special provisions, and specifications.
Ability to promote continuous improvement of contract construction using quality assurance and quality control methods.
Ability to research, identify, and resolve construction issues and prepare detailed reports on findings.
Knowledge of highway construction processes and practices, including roadway, structures, drainage, and environmental matters.
Skill in applying state and federal standards and regulations related to highway construction and design.
Skill in managing construction issues and quality improvement applications for projects of varying complexity.
Skill in using computers and software applications, including automated engineering and design software such as CADD.
Ability to apply advanced engineering principles and practices to complex transportation projects.
Ability to build relationships with employees from other divisions, field personnel, contractors, manufacturers, and FHWA representatives.
Ability to communicate with diverse audiences, make presentations, and conduct meetings.
Ability to develop effective working relationships at all organizational levels, internally and externally.
Ability to draw conclusions and develop solutions from analysis, make independent decisions, and manage multiple assignments.
Ability to interpret and apply local, state, and federal transportation laws, regulations, and guidelines.
Ability to plan, coordinate, and manage multiple concurrent assignments.
Ability to read and interpret plans, contracts, specifications, and regulations.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, codes, ordinances, and policies pertaining to transportation engineering.
Knowledge of financial management, including budgeting and cost estimation.
Knowledge of project management processes and strategic, operational, and financial management principles, practices, and techniques.
Knowledge of transportation engineering principles, practices, standards, and specifications.
Skill in interacting positively with employees, citizens, and government officials and providing professional customer service.
Skill in negotiating.
Skill in using CADD for design reviews and constructability issues, and in using computers and engineering software applications.

Nice To Haves

Ability to provide expert guidance regarding change-order language and claims avoidance, including construction cost impacts and savings.

Responsibilities

Communicate with internal and external customers, including local governments, elected officials, citizen groups, and FHWA.
Participate in or oversee engineering studies; collect, analyze, and process information; develop technically accurate, compliant reports, recommendations, and solutions; and prepare technical correspondence and presentations.
Coordinate construction project workloads and consultant needs with construction and district staff.
Manage project scope, CTDR schedule, budget, deliverables, change management, quality, HUBCAP reports, and status reports.
Review District CQIP and Dashboard Measures for accuracy and coordinate CABB questions with the design team and construction staff.
Plan and develop consultant contract needs and assist with consultant selection.
Support construction operations by processing monthly estimates, performing finals, paying consultant vouchers, and providing Site Manager AWP, PlanGrid, and Procore field support and problem resolution.
Provide technical and field guidance to construction staff on inspection and contract administration.
Assist in reviewing contractor baselines, baseline changes, schedule updates, and operational issues; assist with time impact analyses for change orders and scope impacts.
Coordinate preparation and review of NOIs, contract compliance, and claims; prepare claim packages with the central office for claims not resolved at the district level.
Assist in developing policies, procedures, and practices for proactive management of the assigned engineering program area.
Develop, recommend, and implement process and policy improvements; monitor compliance with policies, procedures, and state and federal laws and regulations.
Organize work and monitor tasks to ensure projects and documentation are completed on schedule and according to VDOT standards, policies, and procedures.
Participate in or lead project teams, maintain timely communication among team members and stakeholders, ensure information is accurate and disseminated effectively, and help resolve challenges to improve team performance.
Fulfill responsible charge engineer duties in compliance with policies, procedures, and the Code of Virginia.
Apply quality assurance and quality control methods to promote continuous improvement in contract construction.
Provide guidance on change-order language and claims avoidance, including construction cost impacts and savings.
Read and interpret plans, contracts, specifications, and regulations; research and prepare technical reports and project correspondence.