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Salary : $84,781.81 - $111,641.45 Annually
Location : City of Norfolk, Norfolk, VA
Job Type: Permanent Full-time
Job Number: 14220
Department: Transportation
Opening Date: 08/24/2026
Closing Date: 9/7/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
The Department of Transportation (DOT) is at the forefront of ensuring the safe, efficient, and sustainable movement of people and goods within our community. The VDOT division is responsible for managing and coordinating transportation infrastructure projects in close collaboration with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). This team oversees all phases of project development, from initial planning and design through procurement, construction, and final completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The VDOT division serves as a key liaison between VDOT, contractors, consultants, and local stakeholders, maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and accountability throughout the project lifecycle.
Mission Statement: Our mission is to provide a resilient multi-modal transportation network that allows for safe, efficient, inclusive, and reliable movement for all users
The City of Norfolk's Department of Transportation is currently seeking a Civil Engineer V (VDOT Program Manager). The Civil Engineer V (VDOT Program Manager) will be responsible for managing the VDOT program with projects totaling over $260 million. Work involves managing a program of planning and programming, design, right of way, and construction projects, both Norfolk and VDOT administered projects; the position also serves as the City's liaison with VDOT for roadway and interstate work.
Essential Functions

1. Manages, monitors and ensures City-administered VDOT-funded projects are in compliance with VDOT requirements.
2. Coordinates City-administered and VDOT-administered projects with all City departments, VDOT, stakeholders and citizens.
3. Manages VDOT Program staff, including 1 Project Manager, 1 Civil Engineer IV, and 2 Civil Engineer II's.
4. Represents the City at civic league, city task force, community, and VDOT meetings.
5. Coordinates with citizens regarding concerns and/or complaints on VDOT projects or VDOT right of way.
6. Assists other divisions, departments, and project managers on matters related to VDOT process, as needed.
7. Monitors VDOT-administered design and construction to ensure City requirements are being met.
8. Attend VDOT Milestone meetings including PFI, UFI, PAH, etc.
9. Attend VDOT progress meetings and Partnership meetings with major stakeholders and coordinate issues with City departments as needed.
10. Prepares and manages annual CIP budget requesting required match funds and supporting funds for locally administered projects, as needed.
11. Oversee monthly meetings with VDOT to coordinate all City and state issues.
12. Monitors and tracks City-administered projects' budgets and schedules to ensure projects stay within budget and on-time.
13. Manages special revenue and capital improvement program accounts, as applicable, and ensures project expenditure is not over budget.
14. Coordinates City and state agreements from initiation to execution, including public utility agreements and tri-party agreements that are required for VDOT projects.
15. Coordinates and provide public outreach on City-administered and VDOT-administered projects including coordination and resolution of complaints with City wide departments, civic leagues, citizens, businesses, and external stakeholders.
16. Coordinates with VDOT and City departments on interstate, bridge, and tunnel impacts in Norfolk.
17. Advises City departments on VDOT advisories, as needed.
18. Serves as emergency contact on VDOT-administered projects during inclement weather.
19. Prepares Council and City Manager updates frequently and monthly status reports on high profile VDOT projects and VDOT-related items.
20. Pursues prepares and manages the application and acceptance process for state and federal funds through VDOT and the Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization (HRTPO).

Education/Experience
Work requires specialized knowledge in a professional or technical field. Work requires professional level of knowledge of a discipline equivalent to that which is acquired in a Masters degree-level of study.
Required:

• Five (5) years experience as an Engineer.
• Bachelor's degree in civil or traffic engineering or relevant field.

Preferred:

• Virginia Department of Transportation experience with certifications in work zone, and project and construction management.

Additional Information & Requirements

• Valid Driver's License required.
• Professional Engineer's License required.
• VDOT and LAP certifications and training are preferred.

Work Schedule: 8:30 am - 5:00PM (Monday - Friday) 40 hrs./wk.
Signing Bonus:

• This position is eligible for a $5,000 signing bonus.

• Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking.
  
• Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.
  
• Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.
  
• Retirement

If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.
If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

• The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant's school of enrollment must be an accredited institution.

NOTE:
The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type.
Non-City
Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions.
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The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.

• I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.

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If you were referred for this position by a current City of Norfolk employee, please provide the employee's full name, department, and job title, and your relationship to the employee. If not, please indicate by typing "N/A."
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Please select the highest level of education you have completed.

• High School Diploma/GED
• Some College (6 months or more)
• Vocational/Technical Degree
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher

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Do you possess a bachelor's degree in engineering or relevant field? Please state the degree or relevant field (used in place of a degree).

• Yes
• No

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Do you have five (5) years of experience as an Engineer?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience supervising subordinates and working in a team environment?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience reading plans, engineering reports, and contract documents? If so, what type of plans, reports, and contract documents?

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess a P.E. License in Virginia or another state? If there is any other state, please specify.
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The expected hiring range for this position is between $87,749.17 -$93,999.11. Does that meet your expectations? If not, what is your expected range?

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• No

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Do you have experience completing projects based on VDOT's Locally Administered Projects Manual?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have the legal right to work in the United States and, upon employment, can you provide documentation to verify this?

• Yes
• No

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Please provide an explanation of any periods of unemployment that are 30 days or longer. Indicate N/A if you have not experienced any periods of unemployment.
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Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee?

• Yes - I am a current City of Norfolk Employee
• Yes - I am a previous City of Norfolk Employee
• No - I am not a previous or current City of Norfolk employee

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Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required)

• I am not a Veteran
• I am a Veteran
• I am a Disabled Veteran

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