Title: Bridge Construction Manager

Hiring Range: $73,394 to $119,265

Pay Band: 5

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Culpeper District Complex

Agency Website: www.virginiadot.org

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

VDOT's Culpeper District is hiring a Bridge Construction Manager position to manage construction and inspection activities on all phases of bridge maintenance and construction projects to ensure quality in accordance with plans and specifications.

In this position, you will assure project operations conform to all OSHA, VOSH, MUTCD, Environmental, and Work Zone Protection Manual regulations as well as specification compliance for field work, sublet requests, work orders and force accounts. Identify and provide on-site technical training for bridge maintenance and inspection staff. Utilize project schedule to assure bridge inspection tasks are adequately covered. Remain responsive to the concerns of construction inspection staff and promote open two-way communications on the project. Track project schedules including CEI Budget and project costs are tracked and develop spend plans. 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. Participate in constructability and bidability reviews and provide accurate feedback and information.

Why Choose VDOT:
In addition to a rewarding work experience, VDOT offers core benefits including competitive health and life insurance programs, pre-tax spending accounts, and leave programs. Employees participate in a State Retirement Plan; a tax-deferred Retirement Savings Plan with employer matching provision is also available. Also, the State funds a Short and Long Term Disability Program. Miscellaneous benefits include paid holidays, training and tuition assistance programs, wellness programs, etc.

VDOT employees have Shared Values and a Code of Ethics. Our culture includes teamwork, transparency, nimble learning, creativity, and collaboration of work that values differences. We encourage all those who apply to review our values and ethics. Click here to review http://www.virginiadot.org/about/missionandvalues.asp. If you share these values, we invite you to apply. Your success in our organization depends upon sharing these values and keeping this Code of Ethics.

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.

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

Minimum Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of bridge construction management, methods, procedures, practices, materials and equipment.
  
• Knowledge of road and bridge construction standards, specifications, MUTCD, environmental regulations, safety requirements, and DBE, EO and CR guidelines, rules and regulations.
  
• Knowledge of strategic, managerial, operational, human resource, supervisory, administrative and financial management principles, practices and techniques.
  
• Experience managing bridge projects during design phase.
  
• Knowledge of preliminary engineering practices and contract development and management processes (contracts, special provisions and specifications).
  
• Knowledge of federal, state and local transportation rules, regulations and policies.
  
• Proven ability to manage construction activities on a wide variety of bridge construction projects.
  
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with contractors, political entities and general public.
  
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications to include project management software.
  
• Valid driver's license and safety shoes required.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supervising consultant or in-house bridge inspection staff.
  
• Experience with VDOT contract specifications.
  
• Possession of current certifications and completion of fall protection.
  
• Experience with project milestone submittals, IPM (Integrated Project Manager) and PW (Project Wise).
  

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 and/or resumes will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 pm on the closing date through the state applicant tracking system. State applications and/or resumes 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 an uploaded resume to be considered for this position. The state application tracking system will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application and/or resume is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your state profile account to check the status of your application for this position.

Position is designated as essential to emergency operations and will be required to work outside normal work hours to ensure the safety of the traveling public. Fingerprint based
background check, 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.

Position requires unrestricted mobility, working in all types of weather, irregular terrain and standing for long periods. Work is completed in, around, and above water, and from varying heights. Must have ability to lift 70 pounds. Requires approved safety shoes, which is a reimbursable expense. Personal protective equipment is provided.

Contact Information:

Name: Sherri Johnson

Phone: 540-727-7055

Email: sherri.garcia@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 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 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 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.