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Senior Project Engineer

Location: Norfolk, VA and Portsmouth, VA

Close date: Open until filled

The Port of Virginia – Virginia Port Authority is seeking a Senior Project Engineer. The Senior Project Engineer (SPE) provides engineering expertise in the planning, design, construction and maintenance of the Commonwealth-operated marine and intermodal terminal facilities. The SPE ensures projects are accomplished on time, within budget and with the highest degree of quality available; utilizing resources effectively and efficiently.

• Provides administrative and budget control over assigned projects in the Port of Virginia's Capital Outlay Program (CO); provides oversight related to outside consulting Architectural/Engineers (A/Es) and construction contractors (KTRs).
• Participates in long range planning related to strategic goals and policies established by port management.
• Maintains constant awareness of progress related to assigned projects; including the work performed by A/E and KTRs through detailed reviews (depending upon importance and complexity of work).
• Is responsible for the execution of assigned projects including coordination as appropriate with involved organizations and concerned parties. The SPE will collaborate with the Chief Engineer to determine the preferred method of accomplishing the objectives of each project. The SPE monitors individual projects through the planning, design and construction phases.
• Provides cost and method analysis to support marketing efforts; identifies potential problem areas involving project scope. Participates in the creation of mitigation plans to resolve problems. Reviews all proposed construction contract change orders to ensure they are necessary, relevant, and within funding levels. Makes recommendations for approvals of change order, project plans, and associated budgets.
• Ensures compliance with all security, safety and environmental regulations and policies within work area at all times.  This includes properly addressing issues through action or reporting issues and concerns to the Chief Engineer.
• Ensures public records and information are managed, maintained, and disposed in accordance to the Library of Virginia retention and disposition schedules and the Virginia Port Authority records management policies and procedures.
• Position is designated mission essential for the purposes of extreme weather and other all hazard preparation and recovery activities.
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering (civil, electrical, mechanical, port or architectural discipline).
• 8 years’ experience in engineering.
• Thorough knowledge of engineering principals, theory.
• Excellent communication skills: written, verbal and presentation.
• Leadership, business acumen and technical competence.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD software.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently with limited direction.
• Knowledge of industry operations, policies, practices and processes.
• Exhibit sound judgment and professionalism in all aspects of the position.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and assess priorities effectively.
• Work closely with employees at all levels and within all divisions of the Port as well as external stakeholders and customers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Registered as a Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Hands on construction oversight and administration.
• Knowledge of engineering management techniques.
• Experience in port-related engineering disciplines.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) programs.
• Ability to design, plan and implement a broad range of agency programs.

Selected applicant must be able to pass a pre-employment background check which may include any of the following: Academic record and verification of education and/or certifications; Employment history (including references); Criminal history; Driving record; Fingerprinting; drug and alcohol testing, Fit for duty Physical, Other records or information related to the candidate's suitability for the position.

Selected applicant must be able to obtain a TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification Card).