03276 - Superintendent Maintenance

Virginia Department of Transportation•South Hill, VA

About The Position

Plan, develop, deliver, and operate all aspects of the Area Headquarters maintenance program in compliance with established schedules and budgets. Manage the full scope of work activities related to assigned maintenance programs and operations for assigned areas. The role manages budget and business activities, responds to customer concerns, directs pavement and sign-marking crews, oversees emergency maintenance operations, and manages inventory control and job safety. It also monitors maintenance and hired-equipment contracts, inspects roads for maintenance needs, develops work schedules, and prepares reports and cost information to support maintenance operations.

Requirements

Ability to gather data, maintain accurate and up-to-date records, conduct research, and prepare reports and correspondence concerning personnel, equipment, and materials.
Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures.
Ability to schedule, plan, and monitor work activities and develop short- and long-range work schedules and goals.
Considerable experience with highway construction and maintenance equipment, materials, work methods, practices, and procedures.
Demonstrated ability to organize and plan work within a budget, develop cost estimates, and manage inventory.
Experience supervising staff.
Skill in reading road and bridge sketches.
Skill in using computers and software applications.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and work well with others on team and group projects.
Ability to read and interpret specifications, standards, federal MUTCD, and related guidelines and memoranda.
Knowledge of business principles related to inventory control and procurement, inventory-management practices, and management principles, methods, and procedures.
Skill in organizing and planning work within a budget and developing cost estimates; providing and promoting good customer service; reading standard roadway and bridge construction plans; and recordkeeping.

Nice To Haves

Training, experience, or education in Business Administration, Transportation Operations, or a related field.
DEQ Erosion and Sediment Control certification.
Experience in road maintenance and construction.
Supervisory experience.
Experience leading emergency operations activities.
Experience managing performance and applying progressive discipline.
Experience planning, developing, and managing a budget and monitoring inventory.

Responsibilities

Recommend budget needs for the fiscal-year maintenance program; direct reporting and cost documentation; manage and forecast expenditures; and take corrective action to remain within budget allocations.
Receive, investigate, and respond to customer concerns, coordinate matters such as road conditions and drainage, and resolve concerns within a reasonable timeframe.
Assist with review of plant mix, slurry, and surface-treatment schedules and maintain and update pavement-management condition sketches.
Schedule and direct planned and unplanned pavement-marking duties within schedules, deadlines, and budgets; coordinate with other work groups; monitor production; and develop short- and long-term crew work plans.
Ensure pavement and sign markings meet minimum service levels; monitor markings and recommend replacement schedules and methods.
Ensure vehicles, buildings, storage areas, and equipment are maintained appropriately; enter data into the Virginia Traffic work-zone notification system.
Guide and supervise emergency maintenance operations, including incident management, snow removal, and hurricane preparedness.
Manage inventory levels, purchasing and inventory-management processes, required transactions and documents, inventory counts, stock and reorder levels, surplus-material reports, audit findings, and backup personnel proficiency.
Manage the Area Headquarters safety program, monitor compliance, implement improvements, promote safety, and maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work environment.
Monitor maintenance and hired-equipment contracts for compliance with specifications.
Inspect roads in the assigned area for maintenance needs, make recommendations, and develop schedules.
Prepare and enter cost quantities and descriptions for flexible-pavement schedule operations, and create and submit reports and other documents supporting maintenance operations.
Maintain accurate records for personnel, equipment, and materials; research problems, recommend solutions, and make sound decisions.
Supervise, evaluate, and train staff.