Title: Engineer Project Management Structure \u0026 Bridge
State Role Title: AE I
Hiring Range: $67,646 - $109,925
Pay Band: 5
Agency: VA Dept of Transportation
Location: Culpeper District Complex
Agency Website: https://virginiadot.org/jobs/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
Are you a detail-oriented individual who likes to manage projects from post design to construction? If so, then this is the position for you! Culpeper Districtâs Structure and Bridge Section is seeking an individual to plan, organize, monitor, and direct work activities and resources to complete assigned bridge projects.
In this position, you will coordinate and communicate with VDOT and other engineering staff, local government, other agencies, and the Federal Highway Administration to provide high quality projects. Duties entail managing project scopes, monitoring, and maintaining budgets and applying project management philosophy to meet programmed objectives for multiple bridge projects. You will review construction plans to ensure they meet applicable design criteria, standards, and specifications. You will oversee assigned resources, ensure adequate staffing needs, and determine project team composition while providing leadership and oversight to project team to ensure goals and objectives are achieved.
Why Choose VDOT:
In addition to a rewarding work experience, VDOT offers core benefits including competitive health and life insurance programs, pre-tax spending accounts, and leave programs. Employees participate in a State Retirement Plan; a tax-deferred Retirement Savings Plan with employer matching provision is also available. Also, the State funds a Short and Long Term Disability Program. Miscellaneous benefits include paid holidays, training and tuition assistance programs, wellness programs, etc.
VDOT employees have Shared Values and abide by a Code of Ethics. Our culture includes teamwork, transparency, nimble learning, creativity, and collaboration of work that values differences. We encourage all those who apply to review our values and ethics. Click here to review http://www.virginiadot.org/about/missionandvalues.asp. If you share these values, we invite you to apply. Your success in our organization depends upon sharing these values and keeping this Code of Ethics.
Minimum Qualifications
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of transportation project management and project engineering related to structure and bridge construction.
• Knowledge of bridge and roadway design criteria, construction methods, standards, specifications, and materials to include VDOT Road and Bridge specifications and standards.
• Skill in planning, coordination, and managing multiple projects under design, including ability to investigate and resolve design issues.
• Skill in project scheduling and budgeting practices, and experience developing maintenance and construction contracts.
• Required strong communication skills, both verbal and in writing.
• Skill in the use of VDOTâs Integrated Project Manager (IPM), MicroStation or other CADD programs, MS Project or similar scheduling software and MS Office applications.
• Valid driverâs license required.
Additional Considerations
• EIT or PE license
• Civil Engineering degree or equivalent experience or training may substitute for a degree.
• Certification as Project Management Professional
• Experience in roadway project management and design.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to â Your Applicationâ in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted successfully. Please refer to \"your application\" in your account to check the status of your application for this position. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided in the application or optional resume; therefore, those who fully represent their qualifications will be more successful with obtaining an interview. Submitting an incomplete application or resume lacking relevant experience detail may impact interview eligibility. State applications or resumes submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered.
You may be required to assist during emergency operations, requiring work outside normal work hours to ensure the safety of the traveling public.
Fingerprint based background check, references, work history and DMV records will be verified prior to employment.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. H1B VISA Sponsorship is not available.
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.
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.
Telework eligibility will be in accordance with the Commonwealth's Telework policy.
Contact Information
Name: Sherri Johnaon
Phone: 540-727-7055
Email: sherri.garcia@vdot.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealthâs 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 \u0026 Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind \u0026 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.