06762 - Engineer Senior Project Management

Virginia Department of Transportation•Suffolk, VA

2d•$95,353 - $154,948

About The Position

Oversees the design and preparation of preliminary, right-of-way, and final contract plans for transportation projects involving highways, structures, drainage, and environmental issues. Monitors work activities and resources and manages Interstate, Primary, VDOT, and locally administered urban-area design projects to support on-time, on-budget delivery. Provides engineering expertise, recommendations for resolving project issues, and customer service while maintaining knowledge of design technology and construction methods. Communicates with VDOT staff, local governments, elected officials, citizens, consultants, and FHWA about transportation projects and programs. Participates in or oversees engineering studies; analyzes information; prepares technically accurate reports, correspondence, recommendations, and presentations; and contributes to policies, procedures, and process improvements. Manages consultant design and contract-plan development, project scope, schedules, estimates, budgets, team coordination, documentation, and stakeholder communications. May lead project teams and serve as responsible charge engineer. Develops roadway designs and provides technical direction on VDOT standards, specifications, policies, and procedures. The role requires a degree in Civil Engineering or a related field and a valid Professional Engineer's license. VDOT employees must abide by VDOT's Code of Ethics and the Commonwealth's Standards of Conduct. Positions require pre-employment screenings, which may include a fingerprint-based criminal history background check, DMV record check, work history verification, references, a pre-employment physical, and a drug screen.

Requirements

Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
Valid Professional Engineer's license.
Knowledge of basic structural design.
Ability to apply advanced engineering principles and practices to complex transportation projects.
Ability to manage transportation design projects, including scope, schedule, and estimates.
Ability to plan, coordinate, and manage multiple concurrent assignments.
Ability to interpret and apply local, state, and federal transportation laws, regulations, and guidelines.
Ability to read and interpret plans, contracts, specifications, and regulations.
Ability to analyze information, draw rational conclusions, develop solutions, and make independent decisions.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences, give presentations, and conduct meetings.
Ability to build effective working relationships and networks across organizational levels and with field personnel, contractors, manufacturers, and FHWA representatives.
Ability to research, analyze, and prepare technical reports and project correspondence.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, codes, ordinances, and policies pertaining to transportation engineering.
Knowledge of financial management, budgeting, and cost estimation.
Knowledge of project management processes and strategic, operational, and financial management principles and practices.
Knowledge of transportation engineering principles, practices, standards, and specifications.
Skill in civil engineering principles related to roadway design and standard design technical knowledge.
Skill in applying roadway safety principles that affect roadway standards and special designs.
Thorough knowledge of roadway design criteria, construction methods, standards, specifications, and materials.
Skill in planning and scheduling work for diverse teams and in negotiating.
Skill in using computers and software applications, including engineering software.
Skill in providing exemplary customer service and interacting courteously and professionally with the public and employees.

Nice To Haves

Certification as a Project Management Professional.
Experience designing complex projects in the transportation engineering or construction industry.
Work experience in report writing, evaluation, research, and training.

Responsibilities

Oversee design and preparation of preliminary, right-of-way, and final contract plans for transportation projects.
Monitor work activities and resources necessary to complete assigned projects.
Manage Interstate, Primary, VDOT, and locally administered urban-area design projects for on-time and on-budget delivery.
Provide engineering expertise and recommendations for resolving project issues.
Communicate with VDOT staff, local governments, elected officials, citizens, consultants, and FHWA regarding transportation projects and programs.
Participate in or oversee engineering studies; collect, analyze, and process data and information.
Prepare technical reports, recommendations, solutions, business correspondence, technical letters, and presentations.
Assist in developing, implementing, and monitoring engineering policies, procedures, guidance, and practices.
Develop, recommend, and implement process and policy improvements, and assist in monitoring compliance with policies, procedures, and applicable laws and regulations.
Organize work and monitor tasks to ensure projects and documentation meet schedules and VDOT standards, policies, and procedures.
Manage and oversee consultant design and contract-plan development for highway projects of varying complexity.
Coordinate project activities and team deliverables; establish and monitor scope, schedules, estimates, and budgets.
Coordinate with other divisions to keep project segments on schedule and ensure successful project delivery.
Participate in or lead project teams, maintain timely stakeholder communications, and resolve challenges affecting team performance.
Fulfill responsible charge engineer duties in compliance with policies, procedures, and the Code of Virginia.
Develop roadway designs and provide technical direction and support on VDOT standards, specifications, policies, and procedures.
Provide exemplary customer service and maintain knowledge of new design technology and construction methodology.