Title: Locally Admin Project Coordinator

State Role Title: Program Admin Spec II

Hiring Range: $69,611 - $113,118

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

What drives you? At VDOT we are driven by financial stewardship, collaboration, and innovation! VDOT Richmond District’s Program & Investment Planning Section is seeking a dynamic individual to serve as a project coordinator for locally administered roadway and transportation related projects to ensure that high quality, accurate right-of-way and construction plans, and other project documents are submitted on schedule and that the projects remain within budget. You will coordinate/communicate with District Program Managers, VDOT and other engineering staff, localities, stakeholders, other agencies and FHWA; and ensure that all project phases meet their scheduled dates. The position will coordinate the project scope, schedule, and budget and apply project management philosophy in order to meet programmed schedule and budgetary objectives; schedule/coordinate project team meetings and milestone reviews and report overall project progress to project sponsors, task managers and key stakeholders.

Resumes are required with the submission of a state application.

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”.

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: http://www.virginiadot.org/about/missionandvalues.asp to review them and, if in agreement, we welcome you to apply.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of civil engineering principles related to roadway design.
• Ability to interpret, apply applicable state, federal rules, regulations, practices, policies and procedures.
• Skill in reading and interpreting plans.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences and to make presentations and conduct meetings.
• Ability to prepare, maintain records and reports.
• Skill in providing, promoting good customer service to customers.
• Skill in the use of computers, software applications to include software for project documentation, communications and databases.
• Knowledge of construction, maintenance contract policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of roadway design criteria, basic storm water management regulations and construction methods.
• Valid driver’s license.

Additional Considerations

Experience managing projects in the transportation engineering industry. Knowledge of VDOT standards, specifications and construction materials. Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Engineering Technology preferred or equivalent experience or training may substitute for degree. Certification as a Project Management Professional by PMI.

Special Instructions

Fingerprint based background check, references, work history, and DMV records will be verified prior to employment. Position is designated as essential to support emergency operations and may be required to work outside normal work hours to ensure the safety of the traveling public. Once on board, this position may be eligible for telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration of telework shall be approved as outlined in the Commonwealth telework policy. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. H1B VISA Sponsorship is not available.

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.

Contact Information

Name: Rebecca Emory

Phone: (804) 401-0234

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.