Assigned Projects: Responsible for review of utility companies plans and estimates on assigned projects for compliance with State and Federal requirements and forward to supervisor for authorization. Process payment of utility billings. Write reports which describe analysis used in outline categories of work, materials, over runs and under runs and determine if charges are justified and reconcile final billings and estimates. Inspections: Schedule and conducts utility field inspections on assigned projects. Determine cost responsibility, conflicts, suggested methods or adjustments, easement requirements, and bridge attachment requirements. Determine necessity of consultants. Provide technical assistance to utility companies as well as interpretation of utility relocation policies and procedures. Prepare in-plan agreements for execution. Program Coordination: Coordinate SAFETEA-LU Grade Crossing Safety Improvement Program. Review and coordinate engineering plans and estimates. Prepare and process construction and right of entry agreements to include negotiating project agreements. Ensure compliance with State and Federal regulations. Ensure advertisement schedules are met. Review and analyze engineering plans for highway and rail impacts and compliance with applicable standards and specifications. Prepare reviews and recommend approval of engineering estimates. Manage and coordinate data for SAFETEA-LU projects to ensure timely completion. Investigate and resolve questions and concerns regarding grade crossing safety improvement projects. Assist VDOT Rail Safety Section, railroads and Local Assistance Divisions to ensure all grade crossing projects are addressed and implemented. Utility Relocation: Represent VDOT on assigned projects with utility company or municipality; discuss project priorities and coordinate the proper time for submission of utility relocation plan and estimates; provide project advertisement schedules; furnish highway plans and necessary revisions. Monitor utility relocation adjustment, planning and engineering on project and reviews work schedules; meet project personnel and highway contractors and utilities company. What will make you successful: Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with internal and external customers. Ability to make independent decisions, solve problems, organize and prioritize. Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply applicable federal and state laws and regulations, including related policies, practices and rules. Knowledge of highway plans, specifications and standards, construction procedures, and sequencing laws and policy and procedures and environmental regulations. Knowledge of the various utility facility methods and requirements and construction techniques. Skill in fiscal and survey requirements used in utility relocations. Skill in the use of computers and various software applications. Minimum Qualifications: Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with customers. Ability to make independent decisions, solve problems, organize and prioritize. Knowledge of highway plans, specifications, standards, construction procedures, sequencing laws, policy, procedures and environmental regulations. Knowledge of the various utility facility methods, requirements and construction techniques. Skill in fiscal and survey requirements used in utility relocations. Skill in the use of computers and web based applications to include computer drafting. Valid driver's license.