We are searching for an analytical Area Construction Engineer to join our multidisciplinary team at Virginia Department of Transportation in Suffolk, VA.
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Title: Area Construction Engineer State Role Title: Architect/Engineering Mgr II Hiring Range: $88,654 - $144,062 Pay Band: 6 Agency: VA Dept of Transportation Location: Suffolk, Burbage Dr Agency Website: Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties The Hampton Roads District is seeking an Area Construction Engineer (ACE) to be responsible for large, complex, and challenging transportation projects. The ideal candidate will have comprehensive transportation construction experience in large and complex design-build and design-bid-build projects in urban environments. This position will act as the responsible charge engineer for overall program management to include independently administering construction and maintenance contracts and directing all work activities and resources to complete assigned projects on time and on budget. An ACE coordinates and communicates with in-house and contract engineering and construction staff, to assure timely achievement of project priorities within budget and meeting all regulatory and legal requirements; takes necessary measures to ensure continuous improvement of all aspects of construction contract administration; provides technical guidance to construction and design engineering staff supporting construction contract activities; resolves issues; and negotiates solutions. Minimum Qualifications ?Experience reflecting knowledge of transportation construction principles and practices, transportation project management processes, quality assurance and quality control methods.?Experience reflecting knowledge of engineering design for roadways, structures, drainage and environmental state and federal standards related to highway design and construction, for both design-build and design-bid-build delivery.?Experience applying knowledge of federal, FHWA, state and local transportation rules, regulations and policies.?Demonstrated ability to conduct constructability reviews for a wide range of projects?Ability to oversee construction activities for multiple projects of varying complexity, for both design-build and design-bid-build project execution; and to research and identify sound resolutions for construction problems?Experience in applying design engineering principles to a variety of situations related to highway, structures, drainage and environmental areas; and in interpreting contracts, special provisions and specifications?Ability to prepare detailed reports on review findings; recommend cost impacts or savings related to construction; interpret design and other plans; and promote continuous improvement of all aspects of construction contract performance?Provide technical assistance to construction and design engineers and others?Knowledge of alternative dispute resolution procedures?Valid Professional Engineerâs License Additional Considerations ?Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering or Civil Engineering with course work in design of highways, structures, drainage, scheduling and environmental and construction/project management strongly preferred.?Extensive experience in leading construction and engineering staff in resolution of construction issues.?Experience in quality improvement applications for a wide range of projects of varying complexity, with a focus on design-build and design-bid-build project execution; and in conducting constructability reviews focusing on scheduling. Special Instructions You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to â Your Applicationâ in your account to check the status of your application for this position. Fingerprint-based background check required. References, work history, and DMV records will be verified. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of records check conducted by the agency. A Professional Engineer license valid in Virginia or eligible for transfer to Virginia. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided; therefore, those who fully represent their qualifications and work history will be more successful with obtaining an interview. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. Once onboarded, this position may be eligible for telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration of telework shall be approved as outlined in the Commonwealth telework policy.VDOT utilizes a market based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands. Contact Information Name: Tina Kittrell Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io In support of the Commonwealthâs 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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging u0026 Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind u0026 Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at View phone number on click.appcast.io, or DBVI at View phone number on click.appcast.io.
Benefits of working as a Area Construction Engineer in Suffolk, VA:
? Excellent Benefits Package
? Rapid Progression
? Leading Industry Pay
