Engineering Assistant Program Manager- Local Assistance

Job title:

Engineering Assistant Program Manager- Local Assistance

Company

Virginia Government

Job description

Architecture / EngineeringSearch by job title, location, department, category, etc.Search Jobs Near MeEngineering Assistant Program Manager- Local Assistance

• 5038799

• Fairfax County, Virginia, United States

• VA Dept of Transportation

• Architecture / Engineering

• Full-Time (Salaried)

• Closing at: Jan 28 2025 at 23:55 EST

• VA Dept of Transportation

Title: Engineering Assistant Program Manager- Local AssistanceState Role Title: Architect/Engineering Mgr IIHiring Range: $109,655-$178,190Pay Band: NV 6Agency: VA Dept of TransportationLocation: NOVA District OfficeAgency Website: www.vdot.virginia.govRecruitment Type: General Public – GJob DutiesNOVA VDOT is excited to announce an opening for an Assistant Engineering Program Manager-LAP to assist and guide localities on successful project development, management, and administration in accordance with VDOT and FHWA policies and codes. Manage program performance targets for on-time and on-budget delivery of locally administered projects. Develop and implement processes to support VDOT’s policy for Locally Administered Projects. Oversee and train project team members on local assistance and project coordination practices and documentation. Develop and implement new LAP initiatives and necessary training for localities. Support LAP Manager as needed.Responsibilities may include but not be limited to:Project Development- Monitor and track the development and progress of local assistance projects using VDOT’s scheduling, estimating, financial and related systems, ensuring schedule and budget metrics are met. Assist in developing financial strategies, monitor actual costs, determine variance, forecast overruns and make adjustments to ensure project needs are accomplished.Engineering Management- Assist in the management and coordination of engineering activities ensuring locality project development is conducted from inception through completion in compliance with VDOT and FHWA policies and codes. Lead team and develop policies, procedures, and best practices in the management of locally administered projects. Provide technical guidance and recommendations as needed to localities and project team members.Project Management and Communication- Manage communication and coordination between project team members, internal and external stakeholders, resolving conflicts as they arise. Advise key stakeholders on significant issues affecting project schedules, milestones, budget objectives or team performance and help strategize on possible solutions. Lead and coordinate project team meetings, project reviews, and meetings with the localities. Respond to project inquiries from public, legislature, government agencies, planning agencies, media, citizen groups, stakeholders and special interest groups.Training and Development- Mentor and train VDOT project coordinators to ensure their success in the local assistance program. Identify and help develop appropriate training for localities for VDOT policies and programs.Responsible Charge Engineer- Fulfill duties as responsible charge engineer in compliance with policies, procedures and the Code of Virginia.Minimum Qualifications

• Experience applying supervisory principles.
• Degree in Civil Engineering or Transportation Engineering or related field.
• Experience applying principles, practices, procedures and technical aspects of locally administered projects and project development and delivery process.
• Valid Professional Engineer’s license.
• Experience applying principles and practices of transportation project management and transportation project engineering.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, procedures and technical aspects of preliminary engineering.
• Experience applying federal, state and local transportation rules, regulations and policies.

Additional Considerations

• Responsible experience in program management and supervision of professional and technical staff.
• Experience in the design, management, coordination and administration of multiple Local Assistance engineering projects including budget management, project schedule monitoring and quality assurance.

Special InstructionsYou 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.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.State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 pm on the closing date through the PageUp System. State applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered. Applicants are expected to fully represent qualifications and work history on the State application and/or resume. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide detailed information. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may impact your interview eligibility.

RMS/PageUp provides a confirmation of receipt when your application is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.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. VDOT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information, please visit “Information for VDOT Employees and Applicants” at: http://www.vdot.virginia.gov/policies/employees/.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: https://www.vdot.virginia.gov/about. Click on Mission statement, shared values, and code of ethics to review them and if in agreement, we welcome you to apply.All candidates selected for an interview may be required to perform a skills demonstration as part of the interview process.Fingerprint-based background checks, 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.The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is an Equal Opportunity Employer by both policy and practice. For more information about our employment practices, please visit “Information for VDOT Employees and Applicants”: http://www.vdot.virginia.gov/policies/employees.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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status 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: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/pathways/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.Contact InformationName: Danielle RaynerPhone: 703-259-2378Email: danielle.rayner@vdot.virginia.govIn 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 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.

Expected salary

$109655 – 178190 per year

Location

Fairfax County, VA

Job date

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 06:02:58 GMT

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