Full-Time
Engineering Program Manager Specialist Supervisor Structure and Bridge
Deadline 8/1/26
Virginia Department of Transportation
Plans, builds, maintains Virginia transportation infrastructure
Compensation Overview
$111.8k - $181.6k/yr
Richmond, VA, USA
In Person
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Requirements
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences and to make presentations and prepare reports.
- Ability to interpret, apply, and provide guidance on policy and procedures related to program areas.
- Degree in Engineering or related field.
- Experience applying engineering practices and when necessary, design for assigned program area.
- Experience applying supervisory principles and practices to include hiring, discipline, performance management, and employee development.
- Experience at the managerial level in leadership of professional engineering staff, productivity and performance management, and oversight of assigned program area.
- Leadership experience to manage an engineering program and team of engineering staff, and to oversee complex engineering projects.
- Skill in the use of computers and software applications including engineering software and the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Valid Professional Engineer's license.
- Experience in the design and analysis of technical aspects of bridges and other structures as necessary for assigned program area.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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 Area Management: Assign and review work of subordinate team members to facilitate office objectives. Adjust work assignments and manpower as needed. Monitor staff schedules to ensure adequate assistance is available during peak work hours. Guide and follow-up on assignments and projects to ensure completion. Outline and communicate purpose of assignments to team members. Ensure schedules and budgets are met. Ensure appropriate liaison and technical support is provided to PPTA and DB projects. Allocate work to team and ensure area personnel are meeting goals and expectations.
- 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.
Desired Qualifications
- 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 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 supervise, coach, train and develop staff.
- Comprehensive knowledge of engineering practices and when necessary, design relevant to program area.
- Considerable knowledge of state and federal regulations, practices, and standards for the assigned engineering program area.
- Demonstrated leadership and consultation skills working with all levels of management, stakeholders, and contractors.
- 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.
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) manages Virginia’s transportation network. It plans, builds, maintains, and operates roads, bridges, and tunnels to keep travel safe and efficient. Its work includes long-range planning (looking 20–25 years ahead), transportation modeling for regional partners, and public outreach to keep citizens informed and involved, such as campaigns promoting safer roundabouts. Unlike private companies, VDOT is a state government agency funded to serve the public interest rather than earn profits. Its goal is to provide a reliable, safe, and accessible highway system for all Virginians and to address future transportation needs through coordinated planning and infrastructure projects.
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- HRBT Expansion adds twin tunnels, finishes spring 2027.
- $604K federal grant funds wildlife crossing sites.
- Data-driven stops reduce crashes at Goosley Road.
What critics are saying
- Underfunding defers 25% bridge maintenance, collapses in 12-24 months.
- Sea level rise erodes 15% coastal assets by 2030.
- Maryland poaches 10-15% engineers in 18-36 months.
What makes Virginia Department of Transportation unique
- VDOT manages Virginia's roads, bridges, and HRBT tunnels uniquely.
- VDOT leads 20-25 year transportation planning statewide.
- VDOT promotes roundabouts via public campaigns for safety.
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Company News
SWVA Media
Dec 5th, 2023
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program has awarded a grant of $604,318 to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) to support the identification of wildlife crossing sites across the state.
WAVY-TV
Nov 22nd, 2023
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) worked with the National Park Service (NPS) to create a new traffic pattern on Goosley Road at the Route 17 intersection in York County.