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04473 - Engineering Program Manager Alternate Project Delivery

Mechanicsville, Virginia, United States · On-site

$112k–$182k/yr

Senior+

Manage staff and lead development of Design Build and other alternative project delivery efforts. Apply engineering principles to support the construction delivery program by selecting, procuring, negotiating and adminis…

Skills: Design Build, Program Management, Civil Engineering, Contract Negotiation, Procurement

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23889 - Crew Leader Maintenance

Hampton, Virginia, United States · On-site

Senior

Oversee and perform a variety of simple to complex roadway maintenance activities. Supervise a crew and provide technical guidance to crew members performing maintenance activities and equipment operation. Serve as a mem…

Skills: Crew Leadership, Equipment Operation, Roadway Maintenance, Traffic Control, Safety Management

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04854 - Engineer Senior Traffic

Mechanicsville, Virginia, United States · On-site

$95k–$155k/yr

Senior+

Plan, implement and manage the safety program, with emphasis on proactive safety analysis and crash and fatality prevention. Establish, implement and track completion of safety and operational improvement projects, inclu…

Skills: Traffic Engineering, Highway Safety Analysis, Project Management, Crash Data Analysis, Roadway Safety Audits

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07959 - Operator Maintenance

Lawrenceville, Virginia, United States · On-site

$42k–$69k/yr

Mid level

Perform a combination of equipment operations, preventive maintenance, and manual labor tasks related to roadway maintenance. Perform a combination of skilled equipment operations, preventive maintenance and manual labor…

Skills: Equipment Operation, Preventive Maintenance, Roadway Maintenance, Traffic Control, Manual Labor

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06906 - Engineer Specialist Supervisor Materials

Lynchburg, Virginia, United States · On-site

$69k–$111k/yr

Senior

Provide supervision, coordination, and technical assistance to Engineering Technicians in inspection, production, handling, testing, and placing Central Mix and Open-Graded Aggregates, Hot Mix Asphalt, Hydraulic Cement C…

Skills: Supervision, Materials Testing, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Field Inspection

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07326 - Eng Hydraulics

Colonial Heights, Virginia, United States · On-site

$77k–$126k/yr

Mid level

Assist the District Eng Hydraulics to meet drainage design requirements. Support roadway, maintenance and bridge design staff in hydrology and hydraulic principles and design. Develop and design hydraulic models and drai…

Skills: Hydraulic Modeling, Hydrology, Drainage Design, MicroStation, CADD

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09795 - Operator Maintenance

Rockbridge Baths, Virginia, United States · On-site

$39k–$64k/yr

Mid level

Perform a combination of equipment operations, preventive maintenance, and manual labor tasks related to roadway maintenance. Perform a combination of skilled equipment operations, preventive maintenance and manual labor…

Skills: Equipment Operation, Preventive Maintenance, Roadway Maintenance, Traffic Control, Manual Labor

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H5000 - Roadside Coord Wage

Suffolk, Virginia, United States · On-site

$27/hr–$44/hr

Mid level

Perform special duties as assigned. Provide coordination and technical expertise in managing, planning, organizing, and implementing the drainage and storm water, vegetation management programs. Implement policies and pr…

Skills: Budget Management, Stormwater Management, Vegetation Management, Contract Administration, Environmental Compliance

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00373 - Eng Prelim Eng

Fairfax, Virginia, United States · On-site

$89k–$144k/yr

Mid level

Assist in delivery of District's transportation program by representing interests of jurisdictions and representation of VDOT's interest to the jurisdiction with regard to VDOT planning, preliminary engineering, construc…

Skills: Civil Engineering, Roadway Design, Project Management, Technical Reporting, Public Involvement

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12609 - Maintenance Operations Manager Maintenance

Charlottesville, Virginia, United States · On-site

$72k–$117k/yr

Senior+

Assist VDOT leadership in the coordination, integration and management of resources allocated to the maintenance program. Plan and direct maintenance operations. Develop and manage workforce development, maintenance sche…

Skills: Budget Management, Emergency Operations, Workforce Development, Pavement Management, Safety Leadership

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23849 - Fiscal Policy Consultant

Richmond, Virginia, United States · On-site

$71k–$115k/yr

Senior

Responsible for oversight and analytical research for development, maintenance, documentation, dissemination and training for Fiscal policies and procedures that are in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Princ…

Skills: Fiscal Policy Analysis, GAAP, CAPP, ARMICS, Technical Writing

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H2733 - Operator Structure and Bridge Wage

Salem, Virginia, United States · On-site

$21/hr–$34/hr

Mid level

Perform special duties as assigned. To repair, maintain and replace bridges and structures in accordance with established safety standards, VDOT specifications and procedures, and equipment operation standards. How you w…

Skills: Carpentry, Welding, Concrete Finishing, Equipment Operation, Bridge Maintenance

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H2739 - Operator Maintenance Wage

Christiansburg, Virginia, United States · On-site

$18/hr–$30/hr

Mid level

Perform a combination of skilled equipment operations, preventive maintenance, and manual labor tasks in roadway maintenance. Perform emergency roadway operations as an essential employee. Perform special duties as assig…

Skills: Equipment Operation, Preventive Maintenance, Roadway Maintenance, Traffic Control, Manual Labor

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H2740 - Operator Maintenance Wage

Christiansburg, Virginia, United States · On-site

$18/hr–$30/hr

Mid level

Perform a combination of skilled equipment operations, preventive maintenance, and manual labor tasks in roadway maintenance. Perform emergency roadway operations as an essential employee. Perform special duties as assig…

Skills: Equipment Operation, Preventive Maintenance, Roadway Maintenance, Traffic Control, MUTCD Application

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H2738 - Operator Maintenance Wage

Christiansburg, Virginia, United States · On-site

$18/hr–$30/hr

Mid level

Perform a combination of skilled equipment operations, preventive maintenance, and manual labor tasks in roadway maintenance. Perform emergency roadway operations as an essential employee. Perform special duties as assig…

Skills: Equipment Operation, Preventive Maintenance, Roadway Maintenance, Traffic Control, MUTCD Application

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19192 - Inspector Sr Const

Fairfax, Virginia, United States · On-site

$74k–$121k/yr

Senior

Independently coordinate, schedule and inspect all phases of routine and complex highway construction projects to ensure construction quality in accordance with plans and specifications and provide a quality transportati…

Skills: Construction Inspection, Project Coordination, Contract Compliance, Materials Testing, Project Documentation

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23212 - Eng SR SB

Colonial Heights, Virginia, United States · On-site

$95k–$155k/yr

Senior+

Provide engineering expertise in assigned program areas. Provide recommendations for resolution of project issues. Communicate with internal VDOT staff, local government staff, consultants, citizens and FHWA regarding tr…

Skills: Structural Engineering, Bridge Design, AASHTO Specifications, LRFD Structural Design, Project Management

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H0093 - Auditor Senior Wage

Mechanicsville, Virginia, United States · On-site

$35/hr–$58/hr

Senior

Perform special duties as assigned. Plan and conduct complex financial, compliance, operational, and program, reviews and fraud and employee misconduct investigations. Assist in the planning, performance, reporting of ho…

Skills: Financial Auditing, Compliance Review, Fraud Investigation, Employee Misconduct Investigation, Audit Program Development

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23888 - Crew Leader Bridge Tunnel

Hampton, Virginia, United States · On-site

$44k–$72k/yr

Mid level

Lead the activities of Operation crew members and bridge tunnel patrollers. Take initiative in many of the emergencies and unusual situations that occur. Provide Traffic Control Supervisor and Control Rooms with up-to-da…

Skills: Traffic Control, Emergency Management, Team Leadership, Incident Response, CDL Operation

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23804 - IT Security Analyst Senior Supervisor

Richmond, Virginia, United States · On-site

$91k–$147k/yr

Senior+

Design, implement and oversee operations for VDOT information technology projects or programs. Ensure operations are conducted in alignment with information technology strategies. Leads a team in analyzing data, monitori…

Skills: Cybersecurity Analysis, Team Leadership, Incident Response, Digital Forensics, Risk Assessment

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04473 - Engineering Program Manager Alternate Project Delivery

Virginia Department of Transportation

Mechanicsville, Virginia, United States • On-site

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  • $112k–$182k/yr
  • Full-time
  • bachelor degree, professional certificate
  • Posted 1d ago
  • Apply by Jul 11
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Lead the development and administration of Design-Build and alternative project delivery efforts for transportation infrastructure. Manage multidisciplinary teams, develop statewide policies, and ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines.

Requirements

Requires a degree in Civil Engineering and a valid Professional Engineer's license. Must have demonstrated experience in transportation engineering, contract management, and supervising professional engineering staff.

Full job description

Manage staff and lead development of Design Build and other alternative project delivery efforts. Apply engineering principles to support the construction delivery program by selecting, procuring, negotiating and administering complex Design-Build transportation projects. Serve as a technical resource for engineering and program information while supporting division leadership in advancing statewide Design‑Build initiatives. Provide mentoring and guidance to staff to promote professional growth. Provider leadership, direction, and technical engineering guidance to related program areas.

How you will contribute:
  • Compliance: Provide oversight of the program area within the Division and Districts to ensure compliance with VDOT, state, and federal policies, practices, guidelines and specifications. Review central office and district plans for compliance with established practices and procedures. Provide review and make recommendations on new and innovative procedures, specifications and products. Provide a written summary of findings and recommendations for division management.
  • Design Build Program Management: Develop and implement project procurement delivery. Assist in developing policies, procedures, practices, and guidance for Design Build Maintain APD templates, forms, and manuals. Provide assistance in miscellaneous administrative tasks including the collection and presentation of APD related data.
  • Establish Priorities: Establish objectives and priorities for the team in support of overall goals, communicate objectives and priorities to employees, and update objectives as needs change. Establish priorities for the program's objectives to enhance achievement of division and VDOT goals. Modify objectives to reflect changes.
  • Manage Technical Problem Resolution: Apply sound engineering practices and methods to satisfy customers, reduce complaints and resolve concerns. Provide leadership in technical areas of engineering. Proactively address issues that are identified within program area and raise appropriate issues to Division Management ensuring compliance with VDOT policies and procedures.
  • Program Evaluation: Evaluate program and institute changes and procedures as required. Provide technical guidance to field offices and monitor adherence to approve standards and practices through field coordination, visitation and consultation. Ensure quality control reviews are completed and recommendations for program performance and improvement are implemented.
  • Staffing and Management: Proactively manage human and fiscal resources by recognizing future needs and taking appropriate actions to address those needs. Organize program area's assignments to best utilize available resources. Ensure production schedules and budgets continuously reflect current information.
  • Statewide Program Oversight: Serves as responsible charge engineer for designated program area. Develop and update policies, procedures and guidelines for statewide implementation and administration. Communicate changes in policies and procedures to staff and ensure consistent application statewide.
  • Strategic Planning: Develop short and long-range statewide strategic plans to ensure VDOT programs align with VDOT's vision, mission and goals.
  • Teamwork: Coordinate the flow of information both orally and in writing to and from others that contributes to project development. Organize and prioritize work effectively, keep multiple projects on schedule within section. Meet expectations and requirements of internal and external customers. Establish and maintain effective relationships with customers.
  • Technical Support: Serve as a technical expert in providing assistance in assigned areas of transportation engineering. Provide research to solve problems and questions. Provide instruction and guidance with policies and procedures. Prepare new VDOT guidelines or memos to address changes or modifications.


  • 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 conduct the administrative and technical operations of the assigned engineering program area.
  • Ability to develop effective working relationships at all organizational levels with internal and external customers.
  • Ability to evaluate Design Build proposals using civil engineering principles, practices, policies and standards.
  • Ability to interpret, apply, and provide guidance on policy and procedures related to program areas.
  • Ability to manage an engineering program, manage multiple work teams of professional engineering and technical staff, and oversee complex engineering projects.
  • Ability to manage multiple and complex statewide programs and projects.
  • Ability to plan and schedule work effectively.
  • Ability to read plans, analyze complex projects, interpret specifications and make engineering-based judgements.
  • Ability to supervise, coach, train and develop staff.
  • Demonstrated leadership and consultation skills working with all levels of management, stakeholders, and contractors.
  • Knowledge of Civil engineering principles and practices related to transportation project design, construction and operations, standards, specifications, and materials.
  • Knowledge of procurement process in accordance with VDOT’s and FHWA’s policies and Virginia Public Procurement Act.
  • Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices to include hiring, discipline, performance management, and employee development.
  • Skill in analyzing and prioritizing tasks and assignments to appropriately manage resources and responsibilities.
  • Skill in the use of computers and software applications including engineering software and Microsoft Office Suite.

  • Minimum Qualifications:
  • Ability to develop, implement, and monitor statewide policy and practices for procurement projects.
  • Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
  • Sill in evaluating and implementing proposals.
  • Skill in applying engineering principles and practices to proposals.
  • Skill in developing, negotiating and managing contracts.
  • Skill in the use of computers and software applications.
  • Valid Professional Engineer's license.

  • Additional Considerations:
  • Ability to develop and administer contracts.
  • Experience in transportation engineering and highway construction.
  • Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Skill in writing reports and developing policies and procedures.,

  • Click below to learn more about the Competency Model associated with this Position:
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    VDOT employees must abide by VDOTs Code of Ethics and the Commonwealths Standards of Conduct.
    VDOT Code of Ethics
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    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.

    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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & 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.

    Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer. 

    Please be aware all VDOT positions require pre-employment screenings. These screenings may include the following:
    • Fingerprint based Criminal History Background Check
    • DMV Record Check
    • Work History Verification
    • References
    • Pre-employment physical
    • Drug screen

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    About Virginia Department of Transportation

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    Responsible for building, maintaining and operating the state's roads, bridges and tunnels to help Keep Virginia Moving.

    Industry
    Government Administration
    Company size
    5,001-10,000 employees
    Founded
    1906
    Headquarters
    Richmond, Virginia
    LinkedIn followers
    39,928

    The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is responsible for building, maintaining and operating the state's roads, bridges and tunnels. And, through the Commonwealth Transportation Board, it provides funding for airports, seaports, rail and public transportation. Virginia has one of the largest state-maintained highway systems in the country, covering 57,867 miles of state-maintained roadways. Our mission is to plan, deliver, operate and maintain a transportation system that is safe, enables easy movement of people and goods, enhances the economy and improves our quality of life. If you are a Transportation Innovator and change agent looking for a career that makes a positive and lasting impact on our community, we need you!

    Offices: 1221 E Broad St, Richmond, Virginia 23219, US

    TunnelsRoadway MaintenanceRoad Building - StatewideBridgesEngineeringConstructionFerriesCommunicationsProcurementEmergency Management
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    About Virginia Department of Transportation

    LinkedInVisit site

    Responsible for building, maintaining and operating the state's roads, bridges and tunnels to help Keep Virginia Moving.

    Industry
    Government Administration
    Company size
    5,001-10,000 employees
    Founded
    1906
    Headquarters
    Richmond, Virginia
    LinkedIn followers
    39,928

    The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is responsible for building, maintaining and operating the state's roads, bridges and tunnels. And, through the Commonwealth Transportation Board, it provides funding for airports, seaports, rail and public transportation. Virginia has one of the largest state-maintained highway systems in the country, covering 57,867 miles of state-maintained roadways. Our mission is to plan, deliver, operate and maintain a transportation system that is safe, enables easy movement of people and goods, enhances the economy and improves our quality of life. If you are a Transportation Innovator and change agent looking for a career that makes a positive and lasting impact on our community, we need you!

    Offices: 1221 E Broad St, Richmond, Virginia 23219, US

    TunnelsRoadway MaintenanceRoad Building - StatewideBridgesEngineeringConstructionFerriesCommunicationsProcurementEmergency Management
    View all jobs at Virginia Department of Transportation

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