18156 - Pavement Mgr

Virginia Department of Transportation•Colonial Heights, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide technical expertise in overseeing the district's pavement management program, which includes pavement evaluation, preventive maintenance, maintenance repair, refurbishing, and replacement scheduling and estimating. This role involves providing leadership, coordination, and support to the Pavement Program, as well as offering technical support to the assigned engineering program area through coordinating and supervising subordinate staff activities.

Requirements

Ability to analyze project costs and develop estimates.
Ability to coordinate and collaborate with multiple parties to resolve issues and meet business needs.
Ability to develop strategies for pavement life-cycle performance improvement and to meet pavement management program’s goals.
Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with internal and external customers.
Ability to interact and communicate verbally and in writing with internal and external customers.
Ability to perform engineering and statistical analyses, research, and evaluation.
Ability to plan and administer multiple project schedules.
Ability to train and assign and check the work of staff.
Demonstrated ability to supervise the work of others.
Knowledge of contract administration.
Knowledge of pavement engineering, design and construction principles, specifications, and methods.
Knowledge of pavement maintenance, repair, rehabilitation and replacement methods and procedures.
Knowledge of soil mechanics, materials properties, materials testing procedures and evaluation methods.
Knowledge of state and federal funding procedures and requirements.
Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices to include performance management and discipline.
Skill in performing short and long term forecasting of raw materials and completed inventories.
Skill in providing and promoting good customer service to internal and external customers.
Skill in the use of computers and software applications.
Ability to develop and administer contracts.
Ability to develop project schedules and cost estimates.
Ability to interact and communicate effectively with customers.
Ability to obtain certifications in asphalt, soils, aggregates, concrete, nuclear safety, transportation, guardrail installation, and pavement markings within reasonable period of employment.
Ability to perform engineering and statistical analyses, research, and evaluation.
Knowledge of computerized inventory and sign shop operations.
Knowledge of inventory management, control, scheduling and distribution.
Knowledge of sign design and specifications.
Skill in the use of computers and software applications to include database management.
Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

A combination of training, experience, or education in Civil Engineering or related field desired.
DEQ Erosion and Sediment Control Inspector or Designer certification.
Engineer in Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) desired.
Experience in developing and administering contracts.
Guardrail (GRIT) certification.
Hazardous Waste (DOT) - RCRA certification.
Materials certifications to include: asphalt, concrete, soils, aggregates, pavement markings, etc.
Radiation Safety (Nuclear Gauge) certification.
Skill in contract administration.
Skill in pavement design, construction, maintenance, repair, and rehabilitation.
Skill in project estimating and scheduling.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with all Construction Directives (CDs), environmental safety, EO, Materials, acceptance testing and quality directive.
Ensure assigned project is compliant with VDOT, District, and regional environmental and safety goals.
Ensure environmental discrepancies and safety violations are corrected.
Monitor and assure compliance with all VOSHCP, OSHA, DPOR and VDOT safety policies and regulations.
Provide engineering technology solutions to complex or unusual cases and projects.
Determine and demonstrate proper work site protection techniques.
Ensure workplace safety by identifying workplace hazards and making suggestions for improvement.
Wear proper personal protection equipment.
Maintain current knowledge of safety rules, regulations, laws and procedures (OSHA, VOSHA, etc.).
Ensure equipment is used properly and safely.
Apply MUTCD for detours, lane closures, work zones, etc.
Maintain clean, orderly, and safe work environment.
Follow VDOT safety regulations and practices.
Direct and oversee district's Pavement Management Program.
Develop estimates and cost-effective strategies to rehabilitate, preserve and extend the life of the district pavement network.
Prepare and implement yearly paving schedule.
Maintain and update pavement management database systems.
Collaborate and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders on pavement management issues and procedures.
Evaluate and design pavement construction.
Investigate, verify and analyze pavement conditions.
Research pavement construction and maintenance histories.
Perform pavement design and life-cycle cost analyses.
Provide engineering assistance during construction phase and project acceptance.
Plan, execute and monitor pavement restoration and rehabilitation program.
Assess and evaluate residency pavement needs.
Develop scope, specifications and designs for pavement rehabilitation projects.
Collaborate and coordinate with others to prepare annual paving schedule.
Document paving schedules for federally funded projects.
Prepare progress reports on pavement conditions and funding strategies to facilitate pavement management decisions.
Maintain automated and written reports and project records for activities performed in assigned program area.
Ensure records are maintained in compliance with agency standards.
Perform special studies and assignments to support initiatives and decision making for assigned engineering program area.
Prepare project related correspondence.
Supervise and train technicians in performing duties for their assigned program area.
Ensure technicians are capable of performing assigned activities.
Serve as a technical resource and consultant to inspectors, contractors and agency management.
Instruct and guide field staff to assure work conforms to Agency, OSHA, VOSH and contract safety policies, plans, specifications and contract documents.
Ensure work assignments are performed to achieve on schedule completion of activities on projects.
Manage multiple projects and adjusts priorities as needed.
Represent VDOT with outside contacts, which include handling and resolving concerns of contractors and the public.