Area Construction Engineer

Title:Area Construction Engineer

State Role Title: Architect/Engineering Mgr II

Hiring Range: $104,612 - $169,995

Pay Band: 6

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Interstate Management Office

Agency Website: https://www.virginiadot.org/jobs/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Hampton Roads Disctrict is seeking an Area Construction Engineer for the Urban Construction Area.
As a VDOT Area Construction Engineer, you will:
Independently perform and oversee contract construction activities within a geographic region;
Identify methods for improvement and make cost effective recommendations that are in compliance with safety, environmental, federal and state standards;
Ensure continuous improvement of all aspects of contract construction;
Provide direction, leadership, and professional engineering advice to staff and serve as responsible charge engineer for highway construction functions.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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 rules, regulations and policies.
• 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.
• Skill in project scheduling and management.
• Knowledge of quality assurance and control methods.
• Skill in use of computers and software applications to perform tasks which support VDOT operations.
• Valid Professional Engineer's License.

Additional Considerations

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering or Civil Engineering with course work in design of highways, structures, drainage, scheduling and environmental and construction/project management strongly preferred.
• Extensive experience in leading construction and engineering staff in resolution of construction issues.
• Experience in quality improvement applications for a wide range of projects of varying complexity, with a focus on design-build project execution; conducting constructability reviews focusing on scheduling.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Fingerprint-based background check required. References, work history, and DMV records will be verified. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of records check conducted by the agency.

A Professional Engineer license valid in Virginia or eligible for transfer to Virginia.
Once onboarded, this position may be eligible for telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration of telework shall be approved as outlined in the Commonwealth telework policy.
VDOT utilizes a market based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.
This position is eligible for VDOT's Employee Referral Bonus Program. If you were referred to this opportunity by an existing VDOT employee, please be sure to answer the "How did you find out about this opportunity question" by selecting "Other" and entering their full name and either work email or phone number so we can be sure they are credited for any applicable rewards. Only one person may be entered.

Contact Information

Name: Tina Kittrell

Phone: 757-956-3288

Email: christina.kittrell@vdot.virginia.gov

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.