Title: Construction Manager

State Role Title: Engineering Technician IV

Hiring Range: $80,694 - $131,128

Pay Band: 5

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Petersburg Residency

Agency Website: www.virginiadot.org/jobs

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

What drives you? Whether it's knowing the work you do makes a difference, having a great work/life balance, working on exciting and challenging projects, leading innovation, and championing change, or simply working with a great group of people who are committed to professionalism, at the Virginia Department of Transportation, we have something for you.

The Richmond District is seeking to fill a Construction Manager position to manage, supervise and provide guidance/instruction to construction inspectors/staff on various types of maintenance, roadway and bridge projects in the Southern Region (Petersburg & South Hill Areas). Serve as liaison between field and project office in resolving challenging construction issues; keep the Area Construction Engineer abreast of the progress/problems on projects; administer contracts and prepare/review correspondence and reports related to construction projects and ensure contract document compliance. VDOT is an emergency response agency, and this position is at the core of this requirement, therefore you will work outside of normal work hours during emergency operations.

"In order to be considered for this position, you must submit your resume."

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.

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.virginiadot.org/about/missionandvalues.asp to review them and, if in agreement, we welcome you to apply.

Minimum Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage construction activities on a wide variety of roadway, structure and bridge construction projects.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local transportation rules, regulations and policies.
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications to include AASHTOWare Project (AWP) or project management software.
• Knowledge of road and bridge construction standards, specifications, MUTCD, environmental regulations, safety requirements, and DBE, EO and guidelines, rules and regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with contractors, political entities and general public.
• Knowledge of preliminary engineering practices and contract development and management processes (contracts, special provisions and specifications).
• Safety shoes required.
• Possession of or ability to obtain required certifications within 12 months of employment.
• Knowledge of strategic, managerial, operational, human resource, supervisory, administrative and financial management principles, practices and techniques.
• Considerable knowledge of highway construction management techniques, methods, procedures, practices, materials and equipment.
• Valid driver's license.

Additional Considerations

• A combination of training, experience, or education in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field desired.
• Experience in engineering or surveying related to construction and inspection requirements on highways and structures. Experience supervising and training others.
• Professional Engineer's license, Certified Construction Manager (CCM) Certification, or Project Management Professional Certification (PMP).
• Experience supervising consultant or in-house inspection staff.
• Experience with VDOT contract specifications.
• Current certifications in soils, aggregate, asphalt, concrete, nuclear safety and transportation, guardrail installation, pavement markings, DEQ Stormwater and E&SC inspection, OSHA Safety and ACI Field Technician preferred.

Special Instructions

Position is designated as essential to emergency operations and will be required to work outside normal work hours to ensure the safety of the traveling public. Fingerprint based background check, 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. In order to be considered for this position, you must submit your resume.

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. 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.

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.virginiadot.org/jobs/information_for_employees.asp.

Contact Information

Name: Rebecca Emory

Phone: (804) 401-0234

Email: Rebecca.Emory@vdot.virginia.gov

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 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 AHP Letter 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.