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06762 - Engineer Senior Project Management

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7511 Burbage Drive, Suffolk, Virginia, United States, 23435

Closing at: Sep 17 2026 - 00:00 EDT

VA Dept of Transportation

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Hiring Range: $95353.00 to $154948.00

Full Time or Part Time: Full_Time

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Description for Candidates:

Oversee design and preparation of preliminary, right of way and final contract plans for a wide range of projects related to highways, structures, drainage and environmental issues. Monitor and direct work activities and resources necessary to complete assigned projects. Manage Interstate and Primary design projects to ensure projects are completed on-time and on-budget. Provide project management services for VDOT and Locally Administered urban area projects. Maintain strong skills in new design technology and construction methodology and provide extraordinary customer service. 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 transportation projects and programs. Assist in developing, implementing and monitoring policies, procedures, guidance and practices for engineering projects and programs.

How you will contribute:

Communications: Communicate effectively with customers internal and external to VDOT including local governments, elected officials, citizen groups, and FHWA.

Conduct Engineering Studies: Participate in or oversee engineering studies. Collect, analyze and process data and information. Develop written reports, recommendations, and solutions that are technically accurate and compliant. Prepare business correspondence and technical letters with recommendations for suggested corrective measures as a result of studies. Prepare or present formal presentations for VDOT staff, or other organizations.

Policies and Procedures: Assist in the development of policies, procedures and practices reflecting proactive management of the assigned engineering program area.

Process Improvements: Develop, recommend and implement process and policy improvements as needed. Assist in monitoring compliance to ensure conformance to the policy, procedures and state and federal laws and regulations.

Project Management and Documentation: Organize work and monitor work tasks such that projects and documentation are completed within schedule using VDOT's standards, policies and procedures.

Project Management: Manage and oversee consultant design and contract plan development for highway projects of varying complexity in compliance with project scope. Provide direction and coordination for project activities, integrating team member deliverables and budgets. Establish schedules and budgets for complex roadway plans. Develop, manage and monitor scope, schedule and estimate for assigned projects for on-time, on-budget delivery. Coordinate with other divisions to ensure project segments remain on schedule. Responsible for accomplishing tasks or ensuring others accomplish tasks for successful project delivery.

Project Team Participation: Participate or lead project teams as assigned. Ensure timely communications between project team members and stakeholders. Ensure information is technically accurate and effectively disseminated. Review and resolve challenges to enhance team performance.

Responsible Charge Engineer: Fulfill duties as responsible charge engineer in compliance with policies, procedures and the Code of Virginia.

Roadway Design: Develop roadway design for a wide range of transportation projects. Provide technical direction and support to staff in the application of VDOT's standards, specifications, policies and procedures in the development of transportation projects.

What will make you successful:

Ability to apply advanced engineering 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 develop effective working relationships at all organizational levels, both internally and externally.

Ability to draw rational conclusions and develop solutions from analysis; make independent decisions; and manage multiple assignments.

Ability to interpret and apply local, state and federal transportation laws, regulations and guidelines.

Ability to manage transportation design projects to include scope, schedule and estimates.

Ability to plan, coordinate and manage multiple, concurrent assignments.

Ability to read and interpret plans, contracts, specifications and regulations.

Ability to research, analyze, and prepare technical reports and project correspondence.

Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, codes and ordinances and policies pertaining to transportation engineering.

Knowledge of financial management to include budgeting and cost estimation.

Knowledge of project management processes.

Knowledge of strategic, operational and financial management principles, practices and techniques.

Knowledge of transportation engineering principles, practices, standards, and specifications.

Skill and ability to positively interact with employees, citizens and government officials.

Skill in delivering exemplary customer service and the ability to interact courteously and professionally with the public and other employees.

Skill in effectively planning and scheduling work of diverse teams.

Skill in negotiating.

Skill in the use of computers and software applications to include engineering software.

Strong skill in building networks and relationships with employees, field personnel, contractors, manufacturers and FHWA representatives.

Thorough knowledge of civil engineering principles related to roadway design and standard design technical knowledge.

Thorough knowledge of principles of roadway safety impacting roadway standards and special designs.

Thorough knowledge of roadway design criteria, construction methods, standards, specifications and materials.

Minimum Qualifications:

Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.

Knowledge of basic structural design.

Skill in applying civil engineering principles related to roadway design and standard design technical knowledge.

Skill in applying principles of roadway safety impacting roadway standards and special designs.

Skill in building networks and relationships with employees, field staff, contractors, manufacturers and FHWA representatives.

Skill in managing the delivery of exemplary customer service by self and others.

Skill in managing transportation design projects to include scope, schedule and estimates.

Skill in planning and scheduling work of diverse teams.

Valid Professional Engineer's license.

Additional Considerations:

Certification as a Project Management Professional.

Experience designing complex projects in the transportation engineering or construction industry.

Work experience report writing, evaluation, research and training.

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VDOT employees must abide by VDOTs Code of Ethics and the Commonwealths Standards of Conduct.
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Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer

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