22795 - Locally Admin Proj Coord

About the role

Manage and support preconstruction activities for locally administered projects. Provide analysis and support to assigned program area by planning, developing, monitoring and evaluating projects, programs and policies.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with citizens, public officials, state employees and business representatives.
• Respond to inquiries and concerns.
• Communicate technical aspects of projects to citizens in a manner they understand the results of project activities.
• Serve as project lead beginning with project scoping and development of project narrative.
• Cook up and coordinate development of construction projects to include small, limited scope projects through preliminary engineering and right of way phases.
• Ensure all project development is performed under the supervision of a responsible charge engineer to meet signing and sealing requirements.
• Provide assistance to localities in the development of projects.
• Monitor IPM and project pool for project development activities.
• Enter data on project schedules.
• Prepare and submit documents to meet project schedules.
• Cook up and coordinate with all necessary disciplines.
• Provide solutions to project problems and issues.

Requirements

• Ability to analyze, research and interpret data.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences and varying levels of management.
• Ability to interpret and apply applicable state and federal rules, regulations, practices, policies and procedures.
• Ability to plan and conduct training, presentations and meetings.
• Ability to prepare and maintain records and reports.
• Knowledge of civil engineering principles related to roadway design.
• Knowledge of construction and maintenance contract policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of roadway design criteria, basic storm water management regulations and roadway construction methods.
• Skill in problem-solving and decision making.
• Skill in reading and interpreting plans.
• Skill in the use of computers, software applications and reporting tools.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences and to make presentations and conduct meetings.
• Ability to interpret, apply applicable state, federal rules, regulations, practices, policies and procedures.
• Ability to prepare, maintain records and reports.
• Knowledge of civil engineering principles related to roadway design.
• Knowledge of construction, maintenance contract policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of roadway design criteria, basic storm water management regulations and construction methods.
• Skill in providing, promoting good customer service to customers.
• Skill in reading and interpreting plans.
• Skill in the use of computers, software applications to include software for project documentation, communications and databases.

Skills

• Knowledge of VDOT standards, specifications and construction materials.
• Skill in the use of IPM, PCES, and MS Office software.
• Technical experience in civil engineering, mathematics or computer technologies.

Benefits

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. In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process.

Pay

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Physical Requirements

VDOT employees must abide by VDOTs Code of Ethics and the Commonwealths Standards of Conduct. VDOT Code of Ethics Standards of Conduct

About Us

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. In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process.

Qualifications

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer. Please be aware all VDOT positions require pre-employment screenings. These screenings may include the following: Fingerprint based Criminal History Background Check, DMV Record Check, Work History Verification, References, Pre-employment physical, Drug screen.