Area Construction Engineer - Bristol District

Title: Area Construction Engineer - Bristol District

State Role Title: Architect Engineer Mgr II

Hiring Range: $103,950 - $168,919

Pay Band:

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Bristol District Office

Agency Website: https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/home

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

***This position is eligible to receive a sign on bonus of up to $5,000 based on the selected candidate's experience and qualifications. In order to receive the bonus, the selected candidate is required to sign a 12-month written agreement with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and must be external to State Government (meaning not currently employed by any agency in any branch of Virginia State Government.).***

Are you ready for a career that drives you? The VDOT Bristol District is searching for its next Area Construction Engineer!

In this dynamic role, you will:

Lead and guide construction inspection staff and managers to achieve district contract goals in safety, quality, scheduling, and budgeting for construction and maintenance contracts.

Independently oversee contract construction activities across the Bristol District with primary focus being on the eastern portion, including Wythe, Grayson, Bland, and Smyth counties.

Identify areas for improvement and recommend cost-effective solutions that align with safety, environmental, federal, and state standards.

Champion continuous improvement in all aspects of contract construction.

Provide direction, leadership, and professional engineering expertise to staff while serving as the responsible charge engineer for highway construction functions.

Does this sound like your next career step? Apply today to become a vital part of the team that #KeepsVirginiaMoving!

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of engineering design for roadways, structures, drainage and environmental state and federal standards related to highway design and construction.

• Skill in use of computers and software applications to perform tasks which support VDOT operations.

• Valid driver's license.

• Knowledge of quality assurance and control methods.

• Skill in project scheduling and management.

• Knowledge of transportation construction principles and practices, transportation project management, processes, quality assurance and quality control methods.

• Ability to apply knowledge of federal, FHWA, state and local transportation rules, regulations and policies.

• Ability to oversee construction activities for multiple projects of varying complexity.

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with diverse audiences and to make presentation and conduct meetings.

• Valid Professional Engineer's License

• Bachelor's degree in construction engineering or related field; combination of training, experience or education in civil engineering or related field desired.

Additional Considerations

• Extensive experience conducting constructability reviews focusing on scheduling, assessments, and report recommendations for highways and structures.

• Extensive experience leading and supervising construction and engineering staff.

• Certification as Certified Construction Manager (CCM).

• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP).

• Progressively responsible experience in management and administration of diversified transportation engineering or construction program.

Special Instructions

You 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.

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.

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 decisi