State of Virginia

Title: Construction Manager CEI

State Role Title: Engineering technician IV

Hiring Range: $80,694-$131,128

Pay Band: 5

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Richmond District Office

Agency Website: www.virginiadot.org/jobs

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

We are looking for construction workers with a to drive improve and maintain infrastructure for the Virginia Department of Transportation.

The Richmond District is seeking a Construction Manager, CEI to assist localities with the delivery (construction) of locally administered projects. The incumbent will be the primary VDOT point of contact for Richmond District localities, providing guidance and direction consistent with the Local Assistance Program goals. The incumbent will ensure locality compliance with the Locally Administered Projects Manual, verifying that projects are constructed, and funding utilized in accordance with state and federal requirements.

You will also review and certify project records and assure project operations conform to all OSHA, VOSH, MUTCD, Environmental, and Work Zone Protection Manual regulations; ensure standard/specification compliance of construction; and ensure that locality invoices are accurate and processed in a timely manner. The successful applicant will coordinate required meetings and the participation of internal and external stakeholders, participate in constructability/biddability reviews, and provide accurate feedback and information. You will serve as the liaison between the Department and the locality in resolving challenging construction issues and keep the Supervisor abreast of the progress/problems on projects.

VDOT is an emergency response agency, and this position is the core of this requirement; therefore, you will work outside of normal work hours during emergency operations.

"In order to be considered for this position, you must submit your resume."

In addition to a rewarding work experience, VDOT offers excellent health and life insurance benefits, pre-tax spending accounts, state funded short and long term disability, paid holidays, vacation, tuition assistance, free wellness programs, and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching.

We are a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) official certified company and state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application.

We have Shared Values and a Code of Ethics: your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values, therefore please access the following link: https://www.virginiadot.org/about/missionandvalues.asp to review them and, if in agreement, we welcome you to apply.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s license
• Skill in use of computers and software applications
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with contractors, political entities and the general public.
• Possession of or ability to obtain required certifications within 12 months of employment.
• Knowledge of road and bridge construction standards, specifications, MUTCD, environmental regulations, safety requirements, DBE, EO, and CR guidelines, and related rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of strategic, operational, human resources, administrative, financial management principles, practices and techniques.
• Knowledge of preliminary engineering practices, contract development and management processes (contracts, special provisions and specifications).
• Proven ability to manage construction on a wide variety of roadway, structure and bridge construction projects.
• Knowledge of federal, state, local transportation rules, regulations and policies.
• Considerable knowledge of highway construction management techniques, methods, procedures, practices, materials and equipment.

Additional Considerations

• Possession of current certifications and completion of fall protection and confined space training.
• Experience guiding consultant inspection staff.
• Experience interacting with Locality Staff.
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification.
• A combination of training, experience or education in Engineering or related field desired.
• Experience in engineering or surveying related to construction and inspection requirements on highways and structures. Experience guiding and training others.
• Experience with VDOT contract specifications
• Knowledge of site manager Project software.
• Licenses and certifications: Asphalt Field Level II, DEQ: Inspector for erosion Sediment Control, Radiation Safety USDOT HAZMAT Certification, Soils & Aggregate Compaction, Asphalt Field Level I, CPR with AED, Standard first Aid, and Blood Borne Pathogens (CCP Combines course, American Concrete Institute (AC) Concrete Field Level I (CCWA) or WACEL Concrete I Certification
• Flagger

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 pm on the closing date through the PageUp System. State applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered. Applicants are expected to fully represent qualifications and work history on the State application and or resume. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide detailed information. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may impact your interview eligibility.

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is an Equal Opportunity Employer by both policy and practice. For more information about our employment practices, please visit “Information for VDOT Employees and Applicants”: http://www.virginiadot.org/jobs/information_for_employees.asp.

“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: Maureen Paciello

Phone: 804-801-4227

Email: maureen.paciello@vdot.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s 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 AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.