Virginia Department of Transportation · 4 hours ago
04233 - Engineer Senior Project Management
Suffolk, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelThe Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking a Senior Project Management Engineer to oversee the design and preparation of contract plans for various transportation projects. The role involves managing projects to ensure they are completed on-time and within budget while providing engineering expertise and maintaining effective communication with stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Oversee design and preparation of preliminary, right of way and final contract plans for a wide range of projects related to highways, structures, drainage and environmental issues
Monitor and direct work activities and resources necessary to complete assigned projects
Manage the District's Interstate and Primary design projects to ensure projects are completed on-time and on-budget
Work with District Urban Programs Office by providing project management services for VDOT and Locally Administered urban area projects
Maintain strong skills in new design technology and construction methodology and provide extraordinary customer service
Provide engineering expertise in assigned program areas
Provide recommendations for resolution of project issues
Communicate with internal VDOT staff, local government staff, consultants, citizens and FHWA regarding transportation projects and programs
Assist in developing, implementing and monitoring policies, procedures, guidance and practices for engineering projects and programs
Communicate effectively with customers internal and external to VDOT including local governments, elected officials, citizen groups, and FHWA
Participate in or oversee engineering studies
Collect, analyze and process data and information
Develop written reports, recommendations, and solutions that are technically accurate and compliant
Prepare business correspondence and technical letters with recommendations for suggested corrective measures as a result of studies
Prepare or present formal presentations for VDOT staff, or other organizations
Assist in the development of policies, procedures and practices reflecting proactive management of the assigned engineering program area
Develop, recommend and implement process and policy improvements as needed
Assist in monitoring compliance to ensure conformance to the policy, procedures and state and federal laws and regulations
Organize work and monitor work tasks such that projects and documentation are completed within schedule using VDOT's standards, policies and procedures
Manage and oversee consultant design and contract plan development for highway projects of varying complexity in compliance with project scope
Provide direction and coordination for project activities, integrating team member deliverables and budgets
Establish schedules and budgets for complex roadway plans
Develop, manage and monitor scope, schedule and estimate for assigned projects for on-time, on-budget delivery
Coordinate with other divisions to ensure project segments remain on schedule
Responsible for accomplishing tasks or ensuring others accomplish tasks for successful project delivery
Participate or lead project teams as assigned
Ensure timely communications between project team members and stakeholders
Ensure information is technically accurate and effectively disseminated
Review and resolve challenges to enhance team performance
Fulfill duties as responsible charge engineer in compliance with policies, procedures and the Code of Virginia
Develop roadway design for a wide range of transportation projects
Provide technical direction and support to staff in the application of VDOT's standards, specifications, policies and procedures in the development of transportation projects
Qualification
Required
Degree in Civil Engineering or related field
Experience applying civil engineering principles related to roadway design and standard design technical knowledge
Experience applying principles of roadway safety impacting roadway standards and special designs
Experience building networks and relationships with employees, field staff, contractors, manufacturers and FHWA representatives
Experience in basic structural design
Experience managing transportation design projects to include scope, schedule and estimates
Experience planning and scheduling work of diverse teams
Skill in managing the delivery of exemplary customer service by self and others
Valid Professional Engineer's license
Preferred
Certification as a Project Management Professional
Experience designing complex projects in the transportation engineering or construction industry
Work experience report writing, evaluation, research and training
Company
Virginia Department of Transportation
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is responsible for building, maintaining and operating the state's roads, bridges and tunnels.
Founded in 1875
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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Late StageTotal Funding
$1.9MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Agriculture
2022-02-16Grant· $1.9M
Leadership Team
Laura Farmer
Chief Financial Officer
Edward Cooper
Deputy Chief Information Officer
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