Eng Sr Supv Materials

Eng Sr Supv Materials

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. To support the Materials section by overseeing the production and review of high quality and professional pavement and geotechnical designs and recommendations. To provide construction engineering support and consultation for VDOT, local government and consultant staff as it relates to materials.

Hiring Range: $88678.00 to $144102.00

Full Time or Part Time:

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 apply statistical concepts in sampling and testing materials and in analyzing data.
• 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 supervise staff, programs and budgets.
• Knowledge of VDOT policies, procedures and practices related to transportation engineering.
• Knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices as they relate to transportation and highway engineering.
• Knowledge of construction materials to include acceptance, testing procedures, production, installation, quality assurance and quality control.
• Knowledge of geotechnical principles and practices.
• Knowledge of local, state and federal transportation rules, regulations, specifications and standards.
• Knowledge of materials and civil engineering principles and practices related to highway design, construction and maintenance.
• Knowledge of pavement analysis and design, soil and paving materials testing methods, and VDOT materials standards and specifications, geotechnical principles and practices.
• Knowledge of project management practices and principles.
• Knowledge of strategic, operational and financial management principles, practices and techniques.
• Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices to include performance management and discipline.
• Skill in leadership coaching, counseling and training others in effectively planning and scheduling work of diverse teams.
• Skill in negotiating.
• Skill in providing and promoting good customer service to internal and external customers.
• Skill in recognizing employee development needs and facilitating development plans to enhance employee performance.
• Skill in the application of time management principles and practices.
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications to include engineering software and analysis tools.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to apply statistical concepts in sampling and testing materials and in analyzing data.
• Ability to obtain combination of certifications that apply to specific materials position within 12 months of employment.
• Ability to read and understand engineering plans.
• Degree in Materials Engineering, Civil Engineering or…