23906 - Engineering Program Manager Construction

Provide direction and strategic leadership and oversight to all construction management functions (which includes pre-design, design, procurement, construction, and post construction phases), developing policies and procedures, assisting districts in implementation of contract management and contractor oversight, field support, quality compliance and prequalification of contractors. Provider leadership, direction, and technical engineering guidance to related program areas.

How you will contribute:

• 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.
• Construction Management: Direct, guide, and support District Construction Engineers and Area Construction Engineers to provide technical assistance all Construction Management functions including contract management, on-site field support, and related administrative activities.
• Environmental Compliance: Provide technical guidance and support in the planning, construction and or maintenance of VDOT’s Local Assistance Program to improve project delivery and decision making, and to promote regulatory compliance and reduce potential liability.
• 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.
• Local Assistance Division Construction Liaison: Establishment of an overall strategy, at the Institutional level, of how risks will be addressed and managed during the Construction phase, and establish Project Risk Management processes, policies, and procedures, implemented by the Area Construction Engineer and Construction Manager, to identify, analyze, manage, and respond to potential project risks.
• 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 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.
• Risk Management and Partnering: Direct, guide, and support District Construction Engineers with On-Time, On-Budget delivery of Six Year Plan. Serve as the Construction Division project perform and Dashboard subject matter expert.
• 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 Construction Management Policy and Guidelines: Provide leadership to District Construction Engineers and Area Construction Engineers on all matters relative to Construction Management, the Construction Quality Improvement Program, Construction Claims, Environmental Compliance, Risk Management and Construction Scheduling, and Value Engineering.
• 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.

What will make you successful:

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences and to make presentations and prepare reports.
• 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 direct complex construction-related functions located statewide, strategically lead intricate programs and projects, and make sound decisions in difficult situations.
• Ability to interpret, apply, and provide guidance on policy and procedures related to program areas.
• 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 provide effective, positive leadership through employee involvement in process and product management.
• Ability to supervise, coach, train and develop staff.
• Demonstrated leadership and consultation skills working with all levels of management, stakeholders, and contractors.
• Knowledge of related laws, regulations, policies and programs related to construction.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Competent consultation skills and excellent oral and written communications skills to interact with all levels.
• Comprehensive knowledge of transportation engineering, methods and procedures as related to the construction of roadways.
• Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Demonstrated ability to administer complex programs, involving procurement, transportation contracts, construction, land development and policy development.
• Demonstrated ability to administer functions related to budget management, financial oversight, statistical reporting and staff development.
• Skill in resolving complex engineering and contractual disputes and customer focused skills as related to program delivery.
• Valid Professional Engineer's license.

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