Title: Construction Manager-CEI

State Role Title: Engineering Technician IV

Hiring Range: $92,798-$150,797

Pay Band: NV 5

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: NOVA District Office

Agency Website: www.vdot.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A

Job Duties

NOVA VDOT is seeking a Construction Manager CEI to manage highway construction and inspection activities on all phases of projects to ensure quality in accordance with plans and specifications, and to provide a quality transportation system for the traveling public. You will manage the contract administration for guardrail, ADA ramps, and other maintenance related contracts.

Responsibilities include but may not be limited to:
Resource Management and Coordination- Identify and provide on-site technical training for inspection staff. Utilize the project schedule to assure inspection tasks are adequately covered. Present requests to augment staff and adjust work schedules to minimize overtime expenses. Document and bring forth any performance issues that cannot be resolved to the ACE. Make recommendations to the ACE regarding employee recognition for high performing project staff members. Remain responsive to the concerns of inspection staff and promote open two-way communications on the project. Coordinate with Project Stakeholders. Conduct required meetings. Participate in Hiring Process.

Schedule and Budget- Ensure CEI Budget and Staffing Plan are developed and submit to DCE. Complete all required status reports. Thoroughly review plans and contract documents, coordinate required meetings, contact and coordinate the participation of internal and external stakeholders, and provide information to make informed recommendations for proactive issue resolution. Ensure electronic data related to NOI issues are preserved and protected during life of the project. Participate in constructability and bid ability reviews and provide accurate feedback and information. Ensure daily pay quantities are provided independent from those of the contractor. Ensure pay quantities are reconciled with the contractor. Provide contractor acknowledgement of NOI and coordinate VDOT's response with Project Controls. Submit NOI response to C.O. and AG’s Office. Claim Preparation. Ensure compliance with RW-24 Reports.

Compliance and Recordkeeping- Review daily records for compliance to VDOT policies and procedures. Review and certify Project Records. Assure project operations conform to all OSHA, VOSH, MUTCD, Environmental, and Work Zone Protection Manual regulations. Ensure specification compliance for field work, sublet requests, work orders, force accounts. Ensure materials testing meets the frequency requirements set forth in the Materials Manual of Instructions. Ensure that all deficiencies are corrected. Ensure utility conflicts are documented and resolved. Ensure the issuance of C-5 and notification to contractor to proceed with work. Assure that all CR documentation is on file in accordance with VDOT Policy. Be actively involved in appeals process for all prime contractors and subcontractors, in annual or final CPE, and in project closeouts. Update Project Website. Ensure project records are submitted to ACE and final payment (or request for extension) is processed.

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 resource, 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.
• DEQ: Inspector for Erosion Sediment Control (ESC IN)
• Asphalt Field Level II
• Experience guiding consultant inspection staff.
• Radiation Safety USDOT HAZMAT Certification (Nuclear Gauge)
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification.
• Soils & Aggregate Compaction
• 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.
• Asphalt Field Level I
• CPR with AED, Standard First Aid, and Blood Borne Pathogens (BBP) Combined Course
• Pavement Marking
• American Concrete Institute (ACI) Concrete Field Level I (CCWA) OR WACEL Concrete I Certification
• Flagger
• Experience with VDOT contract specifications.

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.

RMS/PageUp provides a confirmation of receipt when your application is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

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. VDOT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information, please visit “Information for VDOT Employees and Applicants” at: http://www.vdot.virginia.gov/policies/employees/.

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.vdot.virginia.gov/about. Click on Mission statement, shared values, and code of ethics to review them and if in agreement, we welcome you to apply.

All candidates selected for an interview may be required to perform a skills demonstration as part of the interview process.

Fingerprint-based background checks, references, work history, and DMV records will be verified prior to employment. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. H1B VISA Sponsorship is not available. 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.

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.vdot.virginia.gov/policies/employees.

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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status 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: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/pathways/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Contact Information

Name: Danielle Rayner

Phone: 703-259-2378

Email: [email protected]

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.