22548 - Infrastructure Mgr

Virginia Department of Transportation•Fredericksburg, VA

4d•$96,531 - $156,863

About The Position

Provide leadership, direction, and management for assigned operational programs and staff. Ensure operations comply with established policies, procedures, laws, and regulations. Develop and administer budgets and strategic plans, and monitor progress toward organizational objectives. Support the District Maintenance Engineer in delivering the district maintenance program and managing the district infrastructure program. Coordinate district maintenance, roadside, pavement management, maintenance contract, and performance and reporting programs in support of Area Maintenance Engineers. Lead, coordinate, and support district emergency response and severe weather programs. The position oversees assigned operational programs, budgets, contracts, resources, and staff; coordinates maintenance services and investment needs; develops and implements policies, procedures, best practices, and strategic plans; and monitors program performance and compliance. It also leads the district-wide emergency response team and serves as a Duty Officer, represents VDOT on committees and with stakeholders, and provides technical guidance and customer support. The role includes hiring, developing, and managing a diverse workforce, ensuring required training, and overseeing fiscal programs in accordance with agency policies and sound business practices. VDOT employees must abide by VDOT’s Code of Ethics and the Commonwealth’s Standards of Conduct. VDOT positions require pre-employment screenings, which may include a fingerprint-based criminal history background check, DMV record check, work history verification, references, pre-employment physical, and drug screen.

Requirements

Ability to guide people and achieve results.
Ability to interact effectively with internal and external customers and stakeholders, including localities and the public.
Experience applying knowledge of federal, state, and transportation rules, regulations, and policies.
Experience applying knowledge of transportation engineering principles and practices.
Experience reflecting comprehensive knowledge of highway maintenance and working knowledge of transportation engineering principles and practices.
Experience reflecting knowledge of budget development.
Experience reflecting knowledge of contract development and administration.
Skill in data management and data analysis.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to analyze complex data and prepare reports.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences, including developing presentations and delivering training.
Ability to develop long- and short-range strategic plans and goals, set measures, and evaluate results.
Ability to develop, interpret, and apply policies and procedures.
Ability to effectively lead and coach diverse staff and guide people to achieve results through others.
Ability to evaluate program effectiveness and improve processes and work methods.
Ability to lead committees or groups and interact effectively with employees, citizens, government officials, contractors, and other stakeholders.
Ability to plan and coordinate work schedules and assess training needs for workforce development.
Ability to plan, coordinate, schedule, and manage multiple assignments and projects.
Ability to plan, develop, and manage budgets and financial resources.
Ability to plan, direct, supervise, and evaluate the work of others.
Demonstrated ability to manage and coordinate a maintenance program for a specific geographical area.
Exceptional interpersonal, team-building, verbal communication, and written communication skills.
Knowledge of the operation of a large-scale public service agency.
Knowledge of VDOT policies, procedures, and practices.
Knowledge of federal, state, and transportation rules, regulations, and policies.
Knowledge of maintenance budget, roadside, contract, performance management, emergency response, and pavement management programs, policies, and procedures.
Knowledge of supervisory and human resources practices and principles, including hiring, discipline, performance management, and employee development.
Skill in building and maintaining effective relationships and teams.
Skill in providing and promoting outstanding customer service to internal and external customers.
Skill in the use of computers and software applications.
Working knowledge of transportation engineering principles and practices.

Nice To Haves

A combination of training, experience, or education in Engineering, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field is desired.
Prior experience working on highway maintenance or construction projects.
Experience in business administration and management.
Experience in financial management.

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and monitor budgets for assigned program areas; analyze, track, and approve costs, ensure expenditures remain within allocations, and resolve discrepancies.
Coordinate the district maintenance program and participate in district and statewide maintenance leadership committees; attend meetings, prepare and present reports, and share committee decisions and discussions with district maintenance staff.
Build and maintain partnerships with internal and external stakeholders; communicate about program operations and business goals, investigate concerns, and respond to customer feedback.
Manage and oversee maintenance service and investment needs analysis, communicate best practices and guidance, and ensure district maintenance programs operate consistently, effectively, and in compliance with VDOT standards.
Ensure projects proceed according to established timelines and budgets; evaluate performance-needs reports, solicit input, and obtain resources for maintenance outsourcing and state workforce service and investment decisions.
Coordinate roadside, pavement, emergency response, and performance management programs, as well as budget and contract development and administration.
Monitor program compliance and performance targets, elevate noncompliance issues, develop solutions, communicate budget deficiencies to the District Maintenance Engineer, and propose resolution strategies.
Administer roadway maintenance asset management and use asset-condition and performance reports to recommend program adjustments and inform strategic planning for maintenance budgets and programs.
Ensure Maintenance Managers and staff monitor and respond to severe weather events; lead the district-wide Emergency Response team and serve as a Duty Officer.
Manage emergency response and severe weather program administration, including organization, planning, documentation, and evaluation.
Manage resources and business functions, hire and develop a diverse workforce, ensure required training and development, and oversee fiscal programs in accordance with agency policies and business practices.
Develop and implement procedures, processes, best practices, initiatives, and strategic plans for assigned program areas; establish operational objectives and performance measures, assess results, and initiate corrective action as needed.
Direct operations for assigned programs, ensuring consistent and effective performance aligned with targets and compliance with state and federal policies, procedures, and regulations.
Represent VDOT on committees, task forces, and meetings, and provide technical guidance to stakeholders and responses to customer service requests.
Apply transportation, policy, procedural, and business expertise to resolve complex issues collaboratively while considering project and customer perspectives.
Plan and coordinate work schedules, assess workforce training needs, and plan, coordinate, schedule, and manage multiple assignments and projects.