Engineer Sr Supervisor Locally Administered Projects (LAP)

Based in Bristol, VA, this senior role oversees Locally Administered Projects (LAP) and Special Funded district initiatives for the Virginia Department of Transportation. The position provides leadership, project management, and cross-agency coordination with localities, VDOT staff, and FHWA to ensure timely delivery and adherence to budgets.

Responsibilities

• Act as the designated responsible charge engineer for LAP and Special Funded district projects, collaborating with localities and VDOT staff to ensure alignment with on-time, on-budget objectives.
• Assess and define the annual Transportation Alternatives program applications, contributing to statewide policy and program management discussions with colleagues involved in the LAP program.
• Supervise and train professional engineering and technical staff.
• Plan, develop, coordinate, and monitor engineers responsible for technical reviews, analyses, and approvals of engineering activities.
• Provide cross-functional project leadership across department lines.
• Guide project management activities, including planning, supervision, organization, monitoring, and directing work and resources.
• Coordinate activities with management, stakeholders, customers, and key personnel throughout VDOT.
• Communicate with internal VDOT staff, local government staff, consultants, citizens, and FHWA regarding transportation projects and programs.
• Lead a team of engineers and technicians; assign projects and tasks, monitor progress, and promote professional development opportunities.
• Respond to technical inquiries from employees, the public, local government agencies, stakeholders, and other groups; maintain timely communications and strong working relationships to disseminate vital project information.
• Identify and drive section improvements; develop strategies to improve quality, customer satisfaction, and efficiency.
• Provide leadership to the assigned engineering team; deliver technical support to other divisions or districts as needed; prepare and review technical reports; act as project team lead for projects and proposals; offer recommendations on technical aspects of the program.
• Oversee the District Transportation Alternatives Program, ensuring quality control during development and delivery, maintaining schedules and budgets, and delivering projects on time and within budget while managing multiple projects.
• Prepare regular management reports documenting staff task assignments, project status, and unresolved issues requiring direction or decisions.
• Identify causes of schedule delays, propose solutions and implementation timelines; report progress to the Project Sponsor, VDOT Executive Management, and other stakeholders; perform quality control during product and service development and delivery; keep schedules and estimates current in the iPM system.
• Fulfill duties as the responsible charge engineer in compliance with policies, procedures, and the Code of Virginia.

Requirements

• Strong data analysis capabilities with the ability to draw logical conclusions and document results and recommendations.
• Ability to apply advanced engineering planning principles to a variety of complex transportation projects.
• Demonstrated ability to build networks with employees from other divisions, field personnel, contractors, manufacturers, and FHWA representatives.
• Effective oral and written communication skills for diverse audiences, including delivering presentations and leading meetings.
• Experience in leading and coaching professional and technical staff.
• Ability to focus individuals and teams on goal oriented solutions.
• Ability to manage financial resources effectively.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills, with attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proficiency working within an electronic data and communication environment.
• Ability to plan and conduct studies, prepare reports independently and in collaboration with others.
• Capacity to plan and schedule work effectively.
• Ability to read and understand engineering plans.
• Experience supervising staff, programs, and budgets.
• Knowledge of VDOT policies, procedures, and practices related to transportation engineering.
• Knowledge of civil engineering principles as they relate to transportation and highway engineering.
• Knowledge of roadway design criteria, hydraulics, construction methods, standards, specifications, and materials, ensuring compliance with VDOT standards and procedures.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal transportation rules, regulations, specifications, and standards.
• Knowledge of project management practices and principles.
• Knowledge of strategic, operational, and financial management principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices including performance management and discipline.
• Skill in leadership coaching, counseling, and training to plan and schedule work for diverse teams.
• Skill in negotiating effectively.
• Skill in delivering strong customer service to internal and external customers.
• Skill in identifying employee development needs and facilitating development plans to enhance performance.
• Skill in applying time management principles and practices.
• Skill in using computers and software applications, including engineering software and analysis tools.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers, both orally and in writing.
• Valid Professional Engineer license.
• Valid driver's license.
• Experience supervising small work groups.
• Experience working with contracts involving FHWA representatives.
• Knowledge of Virginia Enhancement Program guidelines, including federal and state funding, environmental, and civil rights requirements for locally administered projects.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.

Technologies

• iPM system
• Engineering software and analysis tools