Virginia Department of Transportation
01137 - Eng Sr Supv Roadway Design
Virginia Department of Transportation, Colonial Heights, Virginia, United States, 23834
Job Description
Manage and support preconstruction project activities, design and production of right of way and construction roadway plans (SAAP, RAAP, emergency, no-plan, minimum plan and C-plan projects), and Enhancement and Locally Administered Programs. Supervise and train professional engineering and technical staff. Plan, develop, coordinate and monitor activities of engineers responsible for the technical review, analyses and approval of engineering activities. Lead projects across functional areas of the department. Provide project management and leadership to include planning, supervising, organizing, monitoring and directing work activities of staff and resources. Coordinate activities with management, stakeholders, customers, and key individuals throughout VDOT. Communicate with internal VDOT staff, local government staff, consultants, citizens and FHWA regarding transportation projects and programs.
How You Will Contribute
Communications: Respond to technical inquiries from employees, the public, local government agencies, stakeholders and other special interest groups. Establish and maintain timely communications and close working relations with project team members to ensure vital technical project information is disseminated.
Computer and CADD Skills: Complete roadway design tasks in Microstation, Geopak, and other engineering software programs approved for use by VDOT, as well as other non-CADD applications.
Facilitate Section Improvement: Suggest and lead the implementation of improvement opportunities for the section. Develop implementation strategies that result in improved quality in the outcomes for customer satisfaction and efficiency.
Leadership and Program Support: Provide leadership and direction to assigned engineering team. Provide technical support and assistance to VDOT staff in other divisions or districts on projects as needed to meet goals. Prepare and review technical reports. Act as team and technical lead for projects and proposals. Provides technical leadership to engineers and technical staff. Provides recommendations on various technical aspects of assigned engineering program.
Management Reporting: Prepare frequent management reports documenting staff task assignments, project status and unresolved issues requiring management direction and decision.
Project Management: Manage all aspects of multiple projects to include in-house and consultant designs. Organize work unit and establish and update schedules and budgets to ensure roadway plans are developed using VDOT’s standards, policies and procedures. Coordinate with other divisions to ensure all segments of the project (scope, schedule, budget) are kept on target. Manage the iPM system to control schedules and make revisions. Manage contracts for projects designed by consultants. Guide consultants through the project development process, negotiating contracts, processing vouchers, evaluating performance, resolving contract issues and enforcing terms and conditions of contracts. Update project estimates on a 90-day cycle. Manage city administered and consultant designed projects as needed. Maintain project schedules and perform project close-out procedures, including a systematic review of project charges.
Responsible Charge Engineer: Fulfill duties as responsible charge engineer in compliance with policies, procedures and the Code of Virginia.
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).
Team Leadership: Supervise team of engineers and technicians. Assign projects and tasks, monitor work progress and provide guidance. Promote training and development opportunities.
What Will Make You Successful
Ability to analyze data, draw logical conclusions and document results and recommendations.
Ability to apply advanced engineering planning principles and practices to a variety of complex transportation projects.
Ability to build networks and relationships with employees from other divisions, field personnel, contractors, manufacturers and FHWA representatives.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences and to make presentations and conduct meetings.
Ability to effectively lead and coach professional and technical staff.
Ability to focus individuals and teams on goal-oriented solutions.
Ability to manage financial resources.
Ability to organize and analyze data, work with detail, problem solve and communicate problems.
Ability to perform duties within an electronic data and communication environment.
Ability to plan and conduct studies, prepare reports independently, and work with others.
Ability to plan and schedule work effectively.
Ability to read and understand engineering plans.
Ability to supervise staff, programs and budgets.
Considerable knowledge of civil engineering principles related to roadway design.
Considerable knowledge of roadway design criteria, basic storm water management regulations, construction methods, standards, specifications and materials.
Knowledge of VDOT policies, procedures and practices related to transportation engineering.
Knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices as they relate to transportation and highway engineering.
Knowledge of local, state and federal transportation rules, regulations, specifications and standards.
Knowledge of project management practices and principles.
Knowledge of strategic, operational and financial management principles, practices and techniques.
Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices to include performance management and discipline.
Knowledge of the principles of roadway safety that impact roadway standards and special designs.
Skill in leadership coaching, counseling and training others in effectively planning and scheduling work of diverse teams.
Skill in negotiating.
Skill in providing and promoting good customer service to internal and external customers.
Skill in recognizing employee development needs and facilitating development plans to enhance employee performance.
Skill in the application of time management principles and practices.
Skill in the use of computers and software applications to include engineering software and analysis tools.
Minimum Qualifications
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences.
Ability to effectively plan and schedule work.
Ability to supervise, coach, counsel, and train others.
Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
Experience applying civil engineering principles related to roadway design.
Experience applying roadway design criteria, basic storm water management regulations, construction methods, standards, specifications and materials.
Knowledge of local, state and federal transportation rules, regulations, specifications and standards.
Knowledge of the principles of roadway safety that impact roadway standards and special designs.
Skill in the use of computers and software applications to include engineering and design software.
Valid Professional Engineer's license.
Additional Considerations
Certification as a Project Management Professional.
Progressively responsible experience in roadway design and project management to include responsible charge engineering.
Physical Requirements Competency Model Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Government Administration
VDOT employees must abide by VDOT's Code of Ethics and the Commonwealth's Standards of Conduct.
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How You Will Contribute
Communications: Respond to technical inquiries from employees, the public, local government agencies, stakeholders and other special interest groups. Establish and maintain timely communications and close working relations with project team members to ensure vital technical project information is disseminated.
Computer and CADD Skills: Complete roadway design tasks in Microstation, Geopak, and other engineering software programs approved for use by VDOT, as well as other non-CADD applications.
Facilitate Section Improvement: Suggest and lead the implementation of improvement opportunities for the section. Develop implementation strategies that result in improved quality in the outcomes for customer satisfaction and efficiency.
Leadership and Program Support: Provide leadership and direction to assigned engineering team. Provide technical support and assistance to VDOT staff in other divisions or districts on projects as needed to meet goals. Prepare and review technical reports. Act as team and technical lead for projects and proposals. Provides technical leadership to engineers and technical staff. Provides recommendations on various technical aspects of assigned engineering program.
Management Reporting: Prepare frequent management reports documenting staff task assignments, project status and unresolved issues requiring management direction and decision.
Project Management: Manage all aspects of multiple projects to include in-house and consultant designs. Organize work unit and establish and update schedules and budgets to ensure roadway plans are developed using VDOT’s standards, policies and procedures. Coordinate with other divisions to ensure all segments of the project (scope, schedule, budget) are kept on target. Manage the iPM system to control schedules and make revisions. Manage contracts for projects designed by consultants. Guide consultants through the project development process, negotiating contracts, processing vouchers, evaluating performance, resolving contract issues and enforcing terms and conditions of contracts. Update project estimates on a 90-day cycle. Manage city administered and consultant designed projects as needed. Maintain project schedules and perform project close-out procedures, including a systematic review of project charges.
Responsible Charge Engineer: Fulfill duties as responsible charge engineer in compliance with policies, procedures and the Code of Virginia.
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).
Team Leadership: Supervise team of engineers and technicians. Assign projects and tasks, monitor work progress and provide guidance. Promote training and development opportunities.
What Will Make You Successful
Ability to analyze data, draw logical conclusions and document results and recommendations.
Ability to apply advanced engineering planning principles and practices to a variety of complex transportation projects.
Ability to build networks and relationships with employees from other divisions, field personnel, contractors, manufacturers and FHWA representatives.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences and to make presentations and conduct meetings.
Ability to effectively lead and coach professional and technical staff.
Ability to focus individuals and teams on goal-oriented solutions.
Ability to manage financial resources.
Ability to organize and analyze data, work with detail, problem solve and communicate problems.
Ability to perform duties within an electronic data and communication environment.
Ability to plan and conduct studies, prepare reports independently, and work with others.
Ability to plan and schedule work effectively.
Ability to read and understand engineering plans.
Ability to supervise staff, programs and budgets.
Considerable knowledge of civil engineering principles related to roadway design.
Considerable knowledge of roadway design criteria, basic storm water management regulations, construction methods, standards, specifications and materials.
Knowledge of VDOT policies, procedures and practices related to transportation engineering.
Knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices as they relate to transportation and highway engineering.
Knowledge of local, state and federal transportation rules, regulations, specifications and standards.
Knowledge of project management practices and principles.
Knowledge of strategic, operational and financial management principles, practices and techniques.
Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices to include performance management and discipline.
Knowledge of the principles of roadway safety that impact roadway standards and special designs.
Skill in leadership coaching, counseling and training others in effectively planning and scheduling work of diverse teams.
Skill in negotiating.
Skill in providing and promoting good customer service to internal and external customers.
Skill in recognizing employee development needs and facilitating development plans to enhance employee performance.
Skill in the application of time management principles and practices.
Skill in the use of computers and software applications to include engineering software and analysis tools.
Minimum Qualifications
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences.
Ability to effectively plan and schedule work.
Ability to supervise, coach, counsel, and train others.
Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
Experience applying civil engineering principles related to roadway design.
Experience applying roadway design criteria, basic storm water management regulations, construction methods, standards, specifications and materials.
Knowledge of local, state and federal transportation rules, regulations, specifications and standards.
Knowledge of the principles of roadway safety that impact roadway standards and special designs.
Skill in the use of computers and software applications to include engineering and design software.
Valid Professional Engineer's license.
Additional Considerations
Certification as a Project Management Professional.
Progressively responsible experience in roadway design and project management to include responsible charge engineering.
Physical Requirements Competency Model Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Government Administration
VDOT employees must abide by VDOT's Code of Ethics and the Commonwealth's Standards of Conduct.
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