Provide support related to contracts for assigned program area. Ensure contracts are developed or monitored effectively and in compliance with VDOT policies, procedures, regulations and guidelines. To oversee the inspection and monitoring and compliance of signs and other traffic device maintenance contracts and TOC service contracts, interpret contract provisions, provide technical guidance to contractors and field personnel, resolve routine contract issues, monitor contract expenditures, and provide input in the development of maintenance contracts.
How you will contribute:
Communications: Communicate with contractors to discuss contract questions, resolve conflicts and to review and respond to citizen concerns and complaints regarding contract related issues. Review safety issues and communicate to contractor.
Contract Monitoring, Inspection and Review and Oversight: Provide guidance and direction to field monitors. Review and verify completed contract work. Address and document contractor performance issues and notify manager. Review requirements from managers on prospective maintenance items and interpret and identify contract specifications in order to complete contract documents. Communicate with contractors to discuss contract questions, resolve conflicts, and to review and respond to citizen concerns and complaints regarding contract related issues. Review safety issues and communicate to contractor. Perform contract monitoring, field inspections and audit of operations based on performance data. Monitor compliance with established standard operating procedures.
Contract Monitoring: Monitor contracts and provide guidance and direction to field workers. Review and verify completed contract work. Address and document contractor performance issues and notify manager. Review requirements and interpret and identify contract specifications. Perform contract monitoring, field inspections and audit of operations based on performance data. Monitor compliance with established standard operating procedures.
Field Data Compilation: Compile and review field data to assist in development of future contracts. Review, edit, and provide input on Standard Specifications and Copied Notes. Maintain records to support development of future contracts. Respond to requests for input, data, and comments from contract development staff. Prepare routine and ad hoc reports to support contract development-related decisions. Validate contract invoices, audit service level agreements.
Field Inspection: Coordinate field inspection activities with other maintenance staff and managers, contractors, and monitor staff. Monitor completion of contract work and inform management staff of issues and activities in their areas. Act as a liaison to facilitate resolution of contract-related matters with internal and external parties. Compile routine and non-routine reports to supervisor and other staff to inform of contract status, expenditures, percent completion, etc. Provide data and input for use in and assists with formulation of service, RAAP, and SAAP contracts. Assist with the development of contracts. Develop cost estimates for management. Update computer records. Provide estimates and documentation for reimbursement of expenditures.
Quality Assurance and Control: Provide contract quality assurance by evaluating contracted work and operations to ensure work meets standards set forth in contract and VDOT specifications, standard, manuals and plans. Prepare reports on quality of work accomplished and monitor contractor achievements for performance requirements. Notify contractor, district and central office staff of work requiring remediation. Ensure remediation work is completed.
What will make you successful:
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with internal and external customers.
Ability to develop and establish positive working relationships with diverse personnel and the general public to ensure efficient process to deliver contract outcomes.
Ability to develop positive working relationships with contractors and staff.
Ability to instruct others in work zone safety requirements,
Ability to interpret and apply related policies, practices and procedures.
Ability to maintain detailed records and perform mathematical measurements and calculations.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize during stressful situations.
Ability to oversee staff, programs and budgets.
Ability to read and interpret contract plans and relevant standards, policies and legal requirements.
Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, technology, procedures and policies.
Ability to resolve issues by identifying successful resolutions.
Ability to work independently, organize records, and analyze and compile data into correspondence and reports.
Considerable knowledge of traffic control devices and their operation; traffic engineering fundamentals and maintenance, contract components, and field inspection techniques and practices.
Knowledge of engineering as it relates to construction and transportation projects.
Knowledge of materials and components of traffic control devices.
Knowledge of work zone safety requirements.
Skill in making independent decisions on a routine basis.
Skill in use of computers to maintain records, prepare reports and correspondence and use relevant applications for maintenance of traffic control devices.
Minimum Qualifications:
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with customers.
Ability to maintain detailed records, perform mathematical measurements and calculations.
Ability to oversee staff, programs and budgets.
Ability to read, interpret contract plans, relevant standards, policies and legal requirements.
Considerable knowledge of traffic control devices, their operation, contract components, and field inspection techniques.
Experience in an operations maintenance environment and experience working with contracts for traffic control devices.
Knowledge of materials and components of traffic control devices.
Knowledge of work zone safety requirements.
Skill in use of computers to maintain records, prepare reports, correspondence and use relevant applications for maintenance of traffic control devices.
Valid driver's license.
Additional Considerations:
A combination of training, experience, or education in Engineering Technology or related field desired.
Experience with Intelligent Traffic Systems (ITS)
IMSA Level I Construction certifications
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VDOT employees must abide by VDOTs Code of Ethics and the Commonwealths Standards of Conduct.
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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.
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.
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force.
Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please be aware all VDOT positions require pre-employment screenings. These screenings may include the following:
- Fingerprint based Criminal History Background Check
- DMV Record Check
- Work History Verification
- References
- Pre-employment physical
- Drug screen
