Preliminary Engineering- Engineering Manager

Title: Preliminary Engineering- Engineering Manager

State Role Title: Architect/Engineering Mgr II

Hiring Range: $117,166-$190,394

Pay Band: NV 6

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: NOVA District Office

Agency Website: www.vdot.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

NOVA VDOT is seeking an Engineering Manager for the Preliminary Engineering section supporting Prince William County Transporation and Land Use Division to coordinate, direct, and accomplish delivery of preliminary engineering for projects and programs on roadway systems within specific counties, ensuring compliance within program priorities, budgets, quality of work and initiate first VDOT agreements. You will initiate, develop, implement and apply human resource, administrative, operational, financial, and programmatic management methods, procedures, and techniques.

Responsibilities will include but may not be limited to:

Program Development- Manage and coordinate preliminary engineering activities ensuring that project development for roadway systems are developed from inception through completion within allocated budgets, established schedules and in compliance with VDOT policies and procedures. Coordinate the development of formal agreements for projects to be administered by localities. Monitor and track the development and progress of preliminary engineering development activities using VDOT's PPMS, financial and related automated systems.

Program Management- Provide leadership and create an environment of high performance, commitment, partnership and support for the achievement of business goals. Organize work unit and assign workload ensuring effective use of human and fiscal resources. Monitor workload assignments such that projects and tasks are completed in support of VDOT programs. Manage time and adjust priorities of tasks. Provide on-going direction to project manager roles. Establish organizational structure supporting effective project management. Evaluate performance and make adjustments. Optimize resources across projects.

Budgets- Manage budgets to ensure expenditures do not exceed allocations by providing oversight and direction to the development and management of budgets for each functional area.

Program Administration- Coordinate and represent VDOT in the public involvement meeting processes to include development of public involvement documents, coordination of meeting logistics, preparation of pre-meetings, participation in public involvement meetings, preparation of transcripts, development of district recommendations for approval by VDOT management and the Commonwealth Transportation Board and subsequent administrative notifications. Communicate and facilitate activities with citizens, community groups, homeowner associations, businesses, local transportation and government officials and media to accomplish objectives.

Strategic Management Participate with other top departmental senior managers in implementing agency mission, goals and objectives. Engage fully as a member of the district’s senior leadership team by working with team members to support and promote achievement of district performance goals. Work on district-wide and special initiatives at DA request. Offer ideas and suggestions to team members supporting process improvements and program efficiencies. Ensure core functions and strategic initiatives are appropriately resourced and linked to the larger VDOT strategic plan.

Communication- Enhance current outreach efforts both internal and external to VDOT. Promote VDOT's mission to the community, business partners, and other stakeholder groups. Respond to inquiries from the public, DOT officials, CTB members, news media, and local, state, and federal agencies concerning district transportation activities, problems, projects, etc. Collaborate and communicate VDOT initiatives to other government entities. Strengthen relationships with legislators, local leaders, and other stakeholders. Maintain communication and outreach efforts with legislators, government and planning agencies, media, citizen groups, and a variety of special interest groups concerning project status, progress, successes and challenges.

Technical Guidance- Demonstrate considerable knowledge of sound engineering practices and project management procedures to address transportation related matters. Apply sound technical guidance to resolve problems and issues. Suggest modifications and changes to current technical policies and directives to improve effectiveness and efficiency. Attend meetings, facilitate actions and communicate. Correspond with appropriate officials in support of VDOT values, goals and objectives.

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.

We are a “Virginia Values Veterans” (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.

We have Shared Values and a Code of Ethics: Your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values, therefore please access the following link: http://www.virginiadot.org/about/missionandvalues.asp to review them and, if in agreement, we welcome you to apply.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience managing staff, programs and budgets.
• Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Ability to plan and develop administrative or operational strategies.
• Experience in principles, practices and technical aspects of transportation project development and delivery process; project scheduling, budgeting and quality assurance for transportation projects.
• Valid Professional Engineer's license.
• Experience in the design, management, coordination and administration of advanced engineering and practices related to transportation engineering and construction projects.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, procedures and technical aspects of transportation project management and transportation project engineering.
• Experience applying engineering principles, practices and applications.

Additional Considerations

• Experience in the design, management, coordination and administration of multiple preliminary engineering projects including budget management, project schedule monitoring and quality assurance.

Special Instructions

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

Fingerprint based background check, references, work history, Professional Engineer License and DMV records check will be conducted.

A valid Professional Engineer license in Virginia or eligible for transfer to Virginia and must maintain as condition of employment. If Professional Engineer’s license is from another state, selected candidate must show proof of application and payment for VA licensure at time of hire.

All employees are required to work in emergency situations, to include weekends, holidays, and after normal business hours; assignments may vary based on business needs.

Contact Information

Name: Danielle Rayner

Phone: 703-259-2378

Email: danielle.rayner@vdot.virginia.gov

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 AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.