Title: Area Construction Engineer - Operations

State Role Title: Arch/Eng Mgr II

Hiring Range: $111,775 - $181,635

Pay Band: 6

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Richmond District Office

Agency Website: www.virginiadot.org/jobs

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

What drives you? Whether it's knowing the work you do makes a difference, having a great work/life balance, working on exciting and challenging projects, leading innovation, and championing change or simply working with a great group of people who are committed to professionalism. At the Virginia Department of Transportation, we have something for you.

VDOT’s Richmond District is seeking an Area Construction Engineer - Operations. As the Area Construction Engineer - Operations, you will independently manage and oversee VDOT construction contracts to ensure quality in accordance with plans and specifications. You will serve as the Responsible Charge Engineer for transportation roadway, bridge construction and traffic operations (traffic control devices, intelligent transportation systems and traffic signals) projects. Position will manage and monitor project budgets and schedules during the construction phase; ensure contractors compile with the federal and state regulations and policies; and process contract change orders to ensure compliance with VDOT & FHWA Policies and Procedures. The selected candidate will supervise and lead VDOT construction managers and consultant teams; assist with the development of project plans and contract documents for roadway, traffic operations, ITS and bridge projects by performing constructability reviews, biddability reviews and provide recommendations for quality improvement; and perform NOI/claim analysis and mitigation.

“In order to be considered for this position, you must submit your resume."

In addition to a rewarding work experience, VDOT offers excellent health and life insurance benefits, pre-tax spending accounts, state funded short- and long-term disability, paid holidays, vacation, tuition assistance, free wellness programs, and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching.

We are a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) official certified company and state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application.

We have Shared Values and a Code of Ethics: your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values, therefore please access the following link: https://www.virginiadot.org/about/missionandvalues.asp to review them and, if in agreement, we welcome you to apply.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid Professional Engineer’s license.
• Experience reflecting knowledge of transportation construction principles and practices, transportation project management, processes, quality assurance and quality control methods.
• Experience reflecting knowledge of engineering design for roadways, structures, drainage and environmental state and federal standards related to highway design and construction.
• Experience applying knowledge of federal, FHWA, state, and local transportation rule, regulations and policies.
• Knowledge of quality assurance and control methods.
• Skill in project scheduling and management.
• Skill in use of computers and software applications to perform tasks which support VDOT operations.
• Ability to oversee construction activities for multiple projects of varying complexity.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with diverse audiences and to make presentation and conduct meetings.
• Ability to supervise and evaluate the work of others.
• Valid driver’s license.

Additional Considerations

• Progressively responsible experience in management and administration of diversified transportation engineering or construction program.
• Extensive experience leading and supervising construction and engineering staff.
• Experience in managing traffic operations projects to include traffic control devices, intelligent transportation systems (ITS), traffic signals and telecommunication technologies.
• Certification as Certified Construction Manage (CCM).
• Extensive experience conducting constructability reviews focusing on scheduling, assessments, and report recommendation for highways and structures.

Special Instructions

Position is designated as essential to emergency operations and will be required to work outside normal work hours to ensure the safety of the traveling public. Fingerprint based background check, references, work history and DMV records will be verified prior to employment. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. H1B VISA Sponsorship is not available. Once on board, this position may be eligible for telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration of telework shall be approved as outlined in the Commonwealth telework policy. In order to be considered for this position, you must submit your resume.

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position. State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 pm on the closing date through the PageUp System. State applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered. Applicants are expected to fully represent qualifications and work history on the State application and or resume. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide detailed information. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may impact your interview eligibility.

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is an Equal Opportunity Employer by both policy and practice. For more information about our employment practices, please visit “Information for VDOT Employees and Applicants”: http://www.virginiadot.org/jobs/information_for_employees.asp.

Contact Information

Name: Rebecca Emory

Phone: (804) 401-0234

Email: [email protected]

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.