04473 - Engineering Program Manager Alternate Project Delivery

Virginia Department of Transportation • Mechanicsville, VA

15h • $111,775 - $181,635 • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves managing staff and leading the development of Design-Build and other alternative project delivery efforts. The position applies engineering principles to support the construction delivery program by selecting, procuring, negotiating, and administering complex Design-Build transportation projects. The Engineering Program Manager will serve as a technical resource for engineering and program information, supporting division leadership in advancing statewide Design-Build initiatives. Additionally, the role includes providing mentoring and guidance to staff to promote professional growth, and offering leadership, direction, and technical engineering guidance to related program areas.

Requirements

• 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.
• Ability to develop, implement, and monitor statewide policy and practices for procurement projects.
• Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Skill 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Develop and implement project procurement delivery for Design Build.
• Assist in developing policies, procedures, practices, and guidance for Alternative Project Delivery (APD).
• Maintain APD templates, forms, and manuals.
• Provide assistance in miscellaneous administrative tasks including the collection and presentation of APD related data.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Serve 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.
• Develop short and long-range statewide strategic plans to ensure VDOT programs align with VDOT's vision, mission and goals.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• VDOT employees must abide by VDOTs Code of Ethics and the Commonwealths Standards of Conduct.
• VDOT utilizes a market based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM.
• In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process.
• Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force.
• All VDOT positions require pre-employment screenings. These screenings may include the following: Fingerprint based Criminal History Background Check, DMV Record Check, Work History Verification, References, Pre-employment physical, Drug screen.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior