Engineering Program Manager Construction

Provide direction and strategic leadership and oversight to all construction management functions (which includes pre-design, design, procurement, construction, and post construction phases), developing policies and procedures, assisting districts in implementation of contract management and contractor oversight, field support, quality compliance and prequalification of contractors. Provider leadership, direction, and technical engineering guidance to related program areas.

Provide direction and strategic leadership and oversight to all construction management functions (which includes pre-design, design, procurement, construction, and post construction phases), developing policies and procedures, assisting districts in implementation of contract management and contractor oversight, field support, quality compliance and prequalification of contractors. Provider leadership, direction, and technical engineering guidance to related program areas.

• Compliance:
  Provide oversight of the program area within the Division and Districts to ensure compliance with VDOT, state, and federal policies, practices, guidelines and specifications. Review central office and district plans for compliance with established practices and procedures. Provide review and make recommendations on new and innovative procedures, specifications and products. Provide a written summary of findings and recommendations for division management.
• Construction Management:
  Direct, guide, and support District Construction Engineers and Area Construction Engineers to provide technical assistance all Construction Management functions including contract management, on-site field support, and related administrative activities.
• Environmental Compliance:
  Provide technical guidance and support in the planning, construction and or maintenance of VDOT’s Local Assistance Program to improve project delivery and decision making, and to promote regulatory compliance and reduce potential liability.
• Establish Priorities:
  Establish objectives and priorities for the team in support of overall goals, communicate objectives and priorities to employees, and update objectives as needs change. Establish priorities for the program's objectives to enhance achievement of division and VDOT goals. Modify objectives to reflect changes.
• Local Assistance Division Construction Liaison:
  Establishment of an overall strategy, at the Institutional level, of how risks will be addressed and managed during the Construction phase, and establish Project Risk Management processes, policies, and procedures, implemented by the Area Construction Engineer and Construction Manager, to identify, analyze, manage, and respond to potential project risks.
• Manage Technical Problem Resolution:
  Apply sound engineering practices and methods to satisfy customers, reduce complaints and resolve concerns. Provide leadership in technical areas of engineering. Proactively address issues that are identified within program area and raise appropriate issues to Division Management ensuring compliance with VDOT policies and procedures.
• Program Evaluation:
  Evaluate program and institute changes and procedures as required. Provide technical guidance to field offices and monitor adherence to approve standards and practices through field coordination, visitation and consultation. Ensure quality control reviews are completed and recommendations for program performance and improvement are implemented.
• Risk Management and Partnering:
  Direct, guide, and support District Construction Engineers with On-Time, On-Budget delivery of Six Year Plan. Serve as the Construction Division project perform and Dashboard subject matter expert.
• Staffing and Management:
  Proactively…