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Mechanicsville, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 19 Feb 2026

About the role

Provide senior level support in managing the development of specifications and standards of Operations Program. Lead design efforts to support the deployment of assets that support VDOT's Operations Program. Work with Central Office and regional staff in the area of operations design. Develop and prepare contract documentation for advertisement. Provide oversight for turn key, specialty project and design build projects as required. Supervise and train professional engineering and technical staff. Plan, develop, coordinate and monitor activities of engineers responsible for the technical review, analyses and approval of engineering activities. Lead projects across functional areas of the department. Provide project management and leadership to include planning, supervising, organizing, monitoring and directing work activities of staff and resources. Coordinate activities with management, stakeholders, customers, and key individuals throughout VDOT. Communicate with internal VDOT staff, local government staff, consultants, citizens and FHWA regarding transportation projects and programs.

How you will contribute:
  • Communications: Respond to technical inquiries from employees, the public, local government agencies, stakeholders and other special interest groups. Establish and maintain timely communications and close working relations with project team members to ensure vital technical project information is disseminated.
  • Develop Contract Documents: Oversee the development and preparation of contract documents intended for advertisement. Ensure documents are complete and meet all requirement.
  • Facilitate Section Improvement: Suggest and lead the implementation of improvement opportunities for the section. Develop implementation strategies that result in improved quality in the outcomes for customer satisfaction and efficiency.
  • Leadership and Program Support: Provide leadership and direction to assigned engineering team. Provide technical support and assistance to VDOT staff in other divisions or districts on projects as needed to meet goals. Prepare and review technical reports. Act as team and technical lead for projects and proposals. Provides technical leadership to engineers and technical staff. Provides recommendations on various technical aspects of assigned engineering program.
  • Manage Statewide Standards and Specifications: Develop a and oversee a Statewide operations standards and specification repository for various devices. Ensure VDOT takes advantage of advances in technology that are stable and reliable.
  • Manage design effort for Operations Program: Develop design process for operations project. Coordinate with various VDOT divisions and external stakeholders. Manage and direct design efforts with internal staff. Manage design effort for Statewide operations design.
  • Management Reporting: Prepare frequent management reports documenting staff task assignments, project status and unresolved issues requiring management direction and decision.
  • Oversee Design Build: Manage and provide guidance to staff for the management and development of design build contracts. Coordinate and collaborate with various divisions and external stakeholders. Provide assistance in determining the most appropriate procurement method. Manage and provide oversight for innovative project delivery services.
  • Responsible Charge Engineer: Fulfill duties as responsible charge engineer in compliance with policies, procedures and the Code of Virginia.
  • Team Leadership: Supervise team of engineers and technicians. Assign projects and tasks, monitor work progress and provide guidance. Promote training and development opportunities.


  • What will make you successful:
  • Ability to analyze data, draw logical conclusions and document results and recommendations.
  • Ability to apply advanced engineering planning principles and practices to a variety of complex transportation projects.
  • Ability to build networks and relationships with employees from other divisions, field personnel, contractors, manufacturers and FHWA representatives.
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences and to make presentations and conduct meetings.
  • Ability to effectively lead and coach professional and technical staff.
  • Ability to focus individuals and teams on goal-oriented solutions.
  • Ability to manage financial resources.
  • Ability to organize and analyze data, work with detail, problem solve and communicate problems.
  • Ability to perform duties within an electronic data and communication environment.
  • Ability to plan and conduct studies, prepare reports independently, and work with others.
  • Ability to plan and schedule work effectively.
  • Ability to read and understand engineering plans.
  • Ability to supervi
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