Engineering Local Administration Project

Provide technical advice, guidance and training regarding assigned engineering program areas. Prepare analyses, reports, and recommendations based on engineering determinations. Provide engineering support and consultation related to engineering program area. Effectively manage assigned projects to ensure timely and accurate completion. Communicate with internal VDOT staff, local government staff, consultants, citizens and FHWA regarding transportation projects and programs. Support Local Assistance management by providing oversight of program performance targets for advertisement, estimates, and on-time and on-budget delivery of locally administered projects. Provide information to assist in the preparation of the six year plan and communicate with citizens and public officials.

How you will contribute:

Analysis and Technical Reporting: Analyze and interpret engineering data and information. Prepare complete, clear and concise reports and recommendations.

Communication: Establish an effective line of communication between VDOT, contractors, government agencies and the public. Investigate issues and resolve complaints.

Engineering Process Management: Use established VDOT policies and procedures in the development and delivery of engineering projects. Engineering projects are completed in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.

Fiscal Aspects: Monitor and coordinate funding and fiscal aspects of Local Assistance projects to ensure proper contributions and reimbursements to the localities.

Manage Assigned Activities: Plan, schedule and coordinate engineering program activities such that deliverables are met within the established scope and timeline.

Project Administration: May coordinate project initiation, administration and agreements, funding and consultant procurement. May assist with and attend the field utility meetings with utility companies and District Utility Engineer for the purpose of relocating utilities necessary for projects.

Project Design and Plan Development: Coordinate project development activities with local governments (urban or county projects) through preliminary engineering and right of way phases in order to prepare plans. Coordinate projects under the supervision of a Responsible Charge Engineer to ensure compliance.

Project Engineering: Assist in the management of projects and tasks including development of and managing the scope, schedule, budget, deliverables, change management, quality, and status reports. Complete multiple concurrent tasks and assignments, and report updates on their status.

Special Assignments: Manage special program initiatives and projects as assigned. Serve and represent VDOT or assigned program area on various committees and work groups.

Teamwork and Customer Service: Demonstrates customer service and work habits that reflect the VDOT Values, and coordinates the flow of information both orally and in writing.

VDOT liaison to Localities (Urban or County): Serve as the point-of-contact for localities for highway program development and delivery as well as a resource to localities regarding related issues. Regularly meet with and communicate with localities and VDOT project coordinators for project oversight and guidance. Serve as agency spokesperson to proactively communicate with localities ensuring they are aware of ongoing VDOT and industry initiatives, funding opportunities, training, etc.

What will make you successful:

Ability to apply engineering principles and practices.

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse groups.

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

Ability to enforce and demonstrate safety behaviors, as well as advocate and practice safety in everyday work activities.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Ability to interpret technical data and prepare and maintain detailed reports.

Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities with competing deadlines and limited resources.

Ability to negotiate outcomes and work with diverse customer groups.

Ability to provide detailed reports on review findings.

Ability to read and understand highway construction plans.

Knowledge engineering specifications and standards.

Knowledge of VDOT, state, and federal policies and procedures relating to transportation engineering.

Knowledge of civil engineering principles related to roadway design, standard design technical knowledge, and VDOT design standards and practices.

Knowledge of construction and maintenance contract policies and procedures.

Knowledge of policies and practices related to local administration of transportation project development and delivery.

Knowledge of principles and practices of transportation project management, transportation project engineering, and transportation project development and delivery processes.

Knowledge of principles of roadway safety that impact roadway standards and special designs.

Knowledge of project management procedures and principles.

Skill in managing projects to include problem identification and resolution.

Skill in providing and promoting good customer service to internal and external customers.

Skill in the use of computers and software applications to include MS Office, project management and engineering software programs.

Minimum Qualifications:

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse groups.

Experience in civil engineering principles related to roadway design, standard design technical knowledge, and VDOT design standards and practices.

Experience in transportation project management, transportation project engineering, and transportation project development and delivery processes.

Familiarity with policies and practices related to local administration of transportation project development and delivery.

Knowledge of construction and maintenance contract policies and procedures.

Knowledge of principles of roadway safety that impact roadway standards and special designs.

Skill in managing projects to include problem identification and resolution.

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

Additional Considerations:

A combination of training, experience or education in Civil Engineering or related field desired.

Experience applying advanced and complex engineering principles and practices.

Experience in transportation project design and delivery.

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