18258 - District Eng Proj Dev PIM

District Engineering Project Development PIM

Oversee complex operations of Preliminary Engineering, Planning and Investment functions within a district. Provide strategic leadership of VDOT's transportation program. Build partnerships with various levels of government, elected officials, non-profit and private sector groups and employees. Coordinate district's transportation planning, systematic investment, land use, urban and local assistance programs. Serve as the primary district financial planner and resource for transportation project funding for preliminary engineering, construction and maintenance programs.

Oversee, coordinate and support programmatic activities with the Central Office and local governments enhancing communication and coordination of transportation priorities within available funding. Provide strategic leadership and direction in the planning and delivery of the Districts' engineering programs. Oversee local budgets and administrative planning. Ensure adherence to policies, procedures, guidelines, time frames and scheduling of major activities or deliverables. Ensure compliance with program priorities, quality of work and VDOT agreements.

Meet statewide performance measures and objectives. Build relationships with internal and external customers, contractors, government officials, media. Communicate with constituents, stakeholders and employees regarding issues, concerns and complaints through personal, individual contacts, and meetings.

Communications:
Promote VDOT's mission to the community, business partners and stakeholder groups. Respond to inquiries from the public, DOT officials, CTB members, news media and local, state and federal agencies relating to district transportation activities, problems, projects, etc. Collaborate and communicate VDOT initiatives to other government entities and strengthen relationships with legislators, local leaders and other stakeholders.

Investment Management:
Act as the district's focal point for systemic investments and fund allocation, coordinating and supporting the Central Office and residencies. Provide professional support to district managers in implementing strategic objectives related to the Six Year Plans. Facilitate and coordinate various project selection disciplines in selecting and scoping projects. Evaluate and redirect resources and seek additional financing sources as needed. Strategize with the DA to prepare for and represent VDOT as official representative on transportation issues.

Manage Technical Guidance and Problem Resolution:
Provide expert guidance in the resolution of highly technical problems in assigned program areas. Develop or oversee the development of new or improved methods of processes and procedures. Recognize the issues that impede performance and works diligently to remove obstacles; and provide the resources to staff. Seek the guidance of VDOT staff to resolve complex technical or programmatic issues. Provide engineering expertise as requested.

Manage Vision and

Purpose:

Participate with other top departmental senior managers to implement VDOT mission, goals and objectives. As a member of the district's senior leadership team engage with team members to promote the achievement of district performance goals. Inform team members of key program issues and performance data. Work on district-wide and special initiatives at District Administrator's request. Review district organization and recommend changes to provide a more effective and efficient organization.

Offer suggestions to further process improvements and program efficiencies. Resource core functions and strategic initiatives and link to the VDOT strategic plan. Empower managers by sharing power and authority. Develop strategies and execute the VDOT Business Plan and Governor's Multimodal Strategic Plan.

Project Management:
Provide on-going direction to project managers. Establish organizational structure supporting effective project management. Evaluate performance and make adjustments. Optimize resources across projects. Broad oversight for management of contracts. Provide broad direction for project activities. Integrate team member deliverables and budgets. Coordinate oversight with other divisions ensuring project segments remain on schedule.

Transportation Planning and Land Use:
Provide leadership, oversight and support of the district's Transportation Planning and Land Use staff. Oversee assessment of district's transportation improvement priorities, including the federal metropolitan planning process. Oversee district's land development efforts to assess impact of proposed land development on future transportation conditions and needs. Participate on statewide committees to research and develop improvements to VDOT Transportation Planning and Land Development functions.

Transportation Programming:
Provide leadership, oversight and support in the development of the six year plan. Coordinate with staff from other states and local governments and…