Project Administrator District Operations
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on7163, Crittenden Road, Sleepy Lake, Hobson, Crittenden, Suffolk, Virginia, 23432, United States
About the Role
This position serves as a strategic leader within the district operations program, responsible for directing the identification, prioritization, planning, and development oversight of transportation projects. You will act as a vital liaison between the District Planning and Investment Manager and the Operations Division ITS Project Development team, ensuring that operational improvements are delivered efficiently and effectively.
In this role, you will manage the entire project development lifecycle, from coordinating investment decisions and candidate project pools to overseeing the programming of improvements to ensure a strong return on investment. Your work will involve developing project performance metrics, managing resource allocation including manpower and contract requirements, and ensuring all operations contracts adhere to special provisions and standards. You will provide technical and policy support to senior field and executive management, guiding them through complex decisions in a fast-paced environment.
Hiring Process
Interested candidates should review the Competency Model associated with this position to understand the specific capabilities required for success. Applications are processed in accordance with VDOT's standard hiring procedures.
Culture and Ethics
VDOT employees are expected to abide by the VDOT Code of Ethics and the Commonwealth's Standards of Conduct. We value a diverse workforce and seek individuals who can build consensus and interact positively with employees, citizens, and government officials. The role requires the ability to work independently and cooperatively within a dynamic team environment.
Work location
Work model: On-site
7163, Crittenden Road, Sleepy Lake, Hobson, Crittenden, Suffolk, Virginia, 23432, United States
Suffolk, Virginia
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleLead and coordinate identification, prioritization, planning, and project development for district transportation operations
- check_circleDevelop operations improvement projects and define contract requirements
- check_circleDevelop and manage project performance metrics in consultation with district operations anchors
- check_circleServe as liaison to District Planning and Investment Manager and Operations Division ITS Project Development
- check_circleOversee project development processes and manage project schedules to meet major milestones
- check_circleManage resource allocation including workload, manpower, and consultant requirements
- check_circleEnsure operations contracts properly utilize special provisions and standards
- check_circleCoordinate investment decisions and candidate project pools for operations improvements
Requirements
- verifiedProfessional Engineer license or PMP
- verifiedExperience in transportation engineering, systems engineering, project management, resource management, workload management, ITS, construction management, and strategic planning
- verifiedExperience in budgeting, contract negotiation, contract management, personnel management, and performance management
- verifiedExperience in programming development and management process including pertinent scheduling and cost estimating systems
- verifiedExperience in quality control, maintenance of construction schedules, safety, subcontractor responsibility, and client relations
- verifiedExperience with ITS architecture, telecommunications, infrastructure design, GIS and information technology concepts that apply to ITS
- verifiedSkill in leadership, management, negotiations, project management software, and spreadsheet analysis
- verifiedSkill in providing advice and guidance to senior field management as well as executive management
- verifiedSkill in the use of computers and web based applications
- verifiedTraining, experience, or education in Transportation Engineering, Civil Engineering, Systems Engineering, Transportation Planning or related field desired
Nice to Have
A combination of training, experience, or education in Transportation Engineering, Civil Engineering, Systems Engineering, Transportation Planning or related field. Experience dealing with local government, elected officials, citizens and engineering consultants. Professional Engineer license or PMP. Project management, traffic engineering and transportation planning experience.
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Day-to-day, the Project Administrator District Operations at Virginia Department of Transportation will lead and coordinate identification, prioritization, planning, and project development for district transportation operations; develop operations improvement projects and define contract requirements; develop and manage project performance metrics in consultation with district operations anchors; and serve as liaison to district planning and investment manager and operations division its project development.
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Virginia Department of Transportation is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Professional Engineer license or PMP; Experience in transportation engineering, systems engineering, project management, resource management, workload management, ITS, construction management, and strategic planning; Experience in budgeting, contract negotiation, contract management, personnel management, and performance management; Experience in programming development and management process including pertinent scheduling and cost estimating systems; Experience in quality control, maintenance of construction schedules, safety, subcontractor responsibility, and client relations; and Experience with ITS architecture, telecommunications, infrastructure design, GIS and information technology concepts that apply to ITS.
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Project Administrator District Operations at Virginia Department of Transportation is based in 7163, Crittenden Road, Sleepy Lake, Hobson, Crittenden, Suffolk, Virginia, 23432, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Virginia Department of Transportation has listed this Project Administrator District Operations role as on-site.
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Candidates for Project Administrator District Operations at Virginia Department of Transportation should have mid level.
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Key skills for Project Administrator District Operations at Virginia Department of Transportation include Project Management; Budgeting; Contract Negotiation; Contract Management; Personnel Management; Performance Management; Quality Control; and Safety.
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Project Administrator District Operations at Virginia Department of Transportation is part of the engineering job category on Recrutus.