Asst State Eng Const

Manage and oversee aspects of construction projects and processes for the building and maintenance of a surface transportation system. Provide leadership, direction and engineering expertise for the engineering services. Provide technical and administrative assistance, technical expertise and support to Central Office and District field personnel, contractors, federal, state and local government agencies and suppliers relevant to program areas.

How you will contribute:

• Budget Development: May oversee or assist in the development and management of the division budget. Maintain close communication with agency financial divisions and the district program areas.

• Construction Engineering and Inspection: provide statewide oversight on all post award construction management functions for VDOT including contract management, field support, and related administrative activities. Leads the strategic planning, development and implementation of innovative agency-wide plans, programs and policies related to the development and delivery of construction processes. Oversee the Office of Construction Management's objectives to meet its mission and goals.

• Construction Process Management: Monitor construction division processes to include project closeout, construction engineering and inspection, quality assurance, consultant procurement, document assembly, plan review, contractor, prequalification, construction contract procurement, value engineering, specifications, federal submissions and estimating.

• Employee Performance: Ensure personnel matters are addressed timely and in accordance with established HR Division policy and procedures. Encourage, guide, and participate in the development of staff.

• Engineering Program Leadership: Assist State Engineer as required to lead and manage Division.

• Informational Requests: Review and respond to requests for information. Draft responses to priority letters and respond to phone calls and emails from localities, businesses and citizens.

• Leadership: Provide leadership and oversight of the assigned statewide program areas. Conduct program evaluations for efficiencies, consistent statewide application, and program areas meet business need of Agency. Make recommendations for program modifications to the State Engineer. Maintain active participation in committees and positive engagement with internal and external stakeholders.

• Liaison: Coordinate assigned functions with other VDOT divisions, the federal government, other state agencies, local governments and private sector through regular communication and mutual adherence to policies and procedures.

• Process Management: Capture division processes to communicate, monitor, and improve the delivery of all Division processes. Use models to monitor progress and assist other division assistants in developing performance management tools to convert knowledge activities into division deliverables.

• Procurement: Manage and oversee the procurement of service contracts for transportation projects through competitive negotiation. Follow the set aside policy as indicated in EO 33 and in the VDOT SWAM plan by soliciting vendor quotes and documenting and making awards in compliance with the DPS Agency Procurement and Surplus Property Manual. Provide the Central Office or District Procurement Office the name and phone number of any potential SWAM vendors and commodities where few or no SWAM vendors are available. Complete the required SWAM training.

• Program Management: Oversee assigned program areas. Provide technical guidance and sound engineering review and evaluation. Interpret state and federal laws, rules and policies, and make decisions to resolve issues. Institute process and procedure changes as needed. Ensure adherence to schedules, budgets and quality control standards. Implement programs and procedures which promote and achieve agency and divisional goals and objectives. Assess workloads, resources and recommend staffing levels. Identify need for outsourcing and overtime.

• Project Management: Provide statewide support of construction management functions for VDOT including contract management, field support, and related activities. Lead the strategic planning, development, and implementation of innovative VDOT-wide plans, programs, and policies related to the development and delivery of construction processes. Provide statewide support, advice, and guidance individually and with staff for phases of project management including contract administration, scheduling, quality control and assurance, field reporting, safety, work order management, progress payments, and claims processing.

• Roadway, Rail Interface Requirements: Manage and oversee the permitting process for rail crossings, and all right of way issues concerning railroads. Manage rail related HSIP projects to assure conformance with federal and state requirements.

• Service Contracts: Oversee development, administration, and execution of professional and non-professional service contracts assigned to respective program areas.

• Software Management: Manage software to support phases of construction projects including scheduling, financial management, and transportation management software. Provide for the use, development, and modification of software tools to ensure optimum use in all construction phases. Oversee and manage the software environment and interface to provide necessary project support and controls. Provide support to staff on software use.

• Special Assignments: Perform special assignments as requested. Review, research, and coordinate buy-in from stakeholders. Recommend or develop new policies, procedures or updates for various functions to ensure clear and consistent interpretation and application of policies statewide.

• Strategic Planning: Oversee and direct the work of assigned areas by participating in the development of strategic plans and implementing programs and procedures which effectively promote and achieve agency and divisional goals and objectives. Prioritize and assign work, set schedules for achievement of projects and meeting deadlines, assess workloads and resources and recommend staffing levels. Determine the need for outsourcing and overtime. Oversee and provide for effective working relationships and promote staff development.

• Teamwork: Promote and build effective work teams. Represent VDOT on internal and external committees.

Technical Guidance: Provide technical guidance and recommendations on assigned program areas to internal and external customers and staff.

What will make you successful:

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences and to make presentations and prepare reports.

• Ability to develop engineering procedures and practices in specialty areas.

• Ability to interpret and apply relevant state and federal laws, policies, regulations and guidelines.

• Ability to read plans, analyze complex projects, interpret laws and specifications, and make engineering based judgments.

• Comprehensive knowledge of transportation engineering, methods, and procedures as related to the construction of roadways.

• Comprehensive knowledge of transportation engineering, methods, and procedures.

• Knowledge and skill in strategic planning.

• Knowledge of all construction management phases: Pre-design, design, procurement, construction, and post-construction.

• Knowledge of budget development and management.

• Knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, and programs related to transportation construction.

• Knowledge of supervisory and human resources practices and principles to include hiring, discipline, performance management, and employee development.

• Knowledge of transportation engineering related laws, regulations, policies, and programs.

• Skill in project and process management, leadership, and critical thinking.

• Skill in the use of computers and software applications including transportation, financial management, and scheduling software.

• Skill in the use of computers and web-based applications.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences and to make presentations and prepare reports.

• Ability to read plans, analyze complex projects, interpret laws and specifications, and make engineering based judgments.

• Ability to supervise staff, programs, and budgets.

• Comprehensive knowledge of transportation engineering methods and procedures as related to the construction of roadways.

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.

• Knowledge of transportation engineering and construction related laws, regulations, policies, and programs.

• Skill in project and process management, leadership, and critical thinking.

• Skill in the use of computers and software applications including transportation, financial management, and scheduling software.

• Valid Professional Engineer's license.

Additional Considerations:

• Executive level experience in construction management, and heavy construction and maintenance.

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VDOT employees must abide by VDOTs Code of Ethics and the Commonwealths Standards of Conduct.

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