09663 - Engineer Project Management

About the role

Project management position responsible for overall project management to include planning, organizing, monitoring and directing work activities and resources necessary to complete assigned projects. Manage projects to be consistent with established processes, schedules, budgets, design criteria, standards and specifications. Ensure projects are on-time and on-budget. 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.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret engineering data and information; prepare complete, clear and concise reports and recommendations.
• Assemble project teams consisting of preliminary engineering and construction staff, consultant professional services, programming and funding staff, government officials, FHWA representatives, project stakeholders, and other interested parties; oversee performance, ensure goals achieved; provide leadership, build team cohesiveness, foster support for timely completion.
• Apply project management philosophy to meet programmed budgetary objectives; maintain accurate and current estimates; monitor budgets using project management applications; modify approved budget, obtain approvals, document changes.
• Establish effective lines of communication between VDOT, contractors, government agencies and the public; investigate issues and resolve complaints.
• Manage communication and coordination between project team members and stakeholders; report overall project progress to sponsors and senior management; advise on significant issues affecting milestones, budget, team performance; schedule and coordinate team meetings and milestone reviews; respond to inquiries from public, legislature, agencies, media, citizen groups, stakeholders, special interest groups.
• Use established VDOT policies and procedures in development and delivery of engineering projects; ensure compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.
• Plan, schedule and coordinate engineering program activities to meet deliverables within scope and timeline.
• Assist in management of projects and tasks including development and management of scope, schedule, budget, deliverables, change management, quality, and status reports; complete multiple concurrent tasks and report updates.
• Apply project management philosophy to meet programmed schedule objectives; develop work plans and schedules using Work Breakdown Structures with team input; ensure key events completed on time; maintain up-to-date schedules in VDOT tracking systems; evaluate delays, recommend and implement solutions.
• Oversee assigned resources to meet schedule and budgetary objectives; ensure adequate staffing; confer with functional managers on resource availability and consultant support; determine project team composition.
• Develop roadway designs for complex transportation projects; support localities and in-house staff for construction cost estimates in software programs; manage RAAP, HSIP, SAAP and No Plan Projects designed by consultants or other VDOT districts.
• Manage overall project scopes to meet schedule and budgetary objectives; develop scopes and definitions including baseline for schedule and budget; modify approved scope, schedule or budget with appropriate approvals and documentation.
• Manage special program initiatives and projects as assigned; serve and represent VDOT or assigned program area on various committees and work groups.
• Demonstrate customer service and work habits reflecting VDOT Values; coordinate flow of information orally and in writing.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, including presentation skills.
• Ability to investigate and resolve design issues.
• Ability to plan, coordinate and manage multiple projects and contracts.
• Engine