Engineer Senior Roadway Design Project Manager

Title:Engineer Senior Roadway Design Project Manager

Hiring Range: 88,654 - 144,062

Pay Band: 6

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Hampton Roads District Office

Agency Website: jobs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties:

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Hampton Roads District is seeking individuals interested in joining our team who are able to apply Roadway Design criteria, construction methods, standards, specifications and materials. As an Engineer Senior Roadway Design Project Manager, you will apply principles related to Roadway Design and principles of roadway safety that impact roadway standards and special designs. Experience applying local, state and federal transportation rules, regulations, specifications and standards. Ability to coach and train others. Ability to effectively plan and schedule work. Ability to communicate effectively and in writing with diverse audiences. Skill in the use of computers and software applications to include engineering and design software.

This position is designated as essential to emergency operations and may be required to work outside of normal work hours, on weekends and holidays during emergency situations which may include but are not limited to inclement weather, disaster response and emergency operations to ensure the safety of the traveling public.
We have Shared Values and a Code of Ethics. Your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values, therefore please review them and, if in agreement, we welcome you to apply.
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.

Referring employees are eligible to receive a bonus of $1,500, paid in equal payments of $750, for the referral of an eligible applicant who is selected and successfully employed in a full-time, classified position, and who satisfactorily completes their probationary period.

Minimum Qualifications:

Roadway Design - Develop Roadway Designs for a wide range of transportation projects. Attend project scoping's, pre-construction conferences and field visits to gather information and develop design concepts. Take appropriate action to resolve difficult problems. Ensure deliverables to customers are accurate and correct in content. Serve as responsible charge engineer for designs prepared by self or others under his or her direction (signing and sealing).

Project Management â Manage all aspects of multiple projects to include in-house and consultant designs. Establish and update schedules and budgets to ensure roadway plans are developed using VDOTâs Standards, Policies and Procedures. Coordinate with other divisions ensuring project segments (scope, schedule, budget) remain on target.

Manage contracts - For projects designed by consultants by guiding the consultant through the project development process, negotiating contracts, processing vouchers, evaluating performance, resolving contract issues and enforcing terms and conditions of contracts. Manage city administered and, or consultant designed projects as necessary. Maintain project schedules and perform Project Closeout Procedures, including a systematic review of project charges.

Computer and CADD Skills â Demonstrate ability to complete Roadway Design tasks in MicroStation and engineering software programs approved for use by VDOT, as well as other non-CADD applications.

Valid Professional Engineerâs License Required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Progressively responsible experience in Roadway Design and project management to include responsible charge engineering.

Special Instructions:

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

Fingerprint-based criminal history background check, DMV driving record check, references, and work history will be required prior to employment. Valid Drivers License Required.
Position is designated as essential and, as such, will be required to work outside normal hours, weekends, and holidays during emergency situations which may include but are not limited to inclement weather, disaster response and emergency operations. Travel may be required.
DHRM has also published a companion guidance document for the Alternative Hiring Process for persons with disabilities which can be found here.
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.
State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginiaâs Job Board/Recruitment Management System (RMS).
Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.
The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided in the application and optional resume; therefore, those who fully represent their qualifications and work history will be more successful with obtaining an interview. Submitting an incomplete application and/or resume lacking job history and relevant experience detail may impact interview eligibility. State applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered.
We are a â Virginia Values Veteransâ (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.

Contact Information:

Name: David Keesee

Phone: 757-956-3291

Email: David.Keesee@vdot.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealthâs 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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging \u0026 Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind \u0026 Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.