This position involves keeping abreast of current transportation design innovations, modifications, laws, regulations, policies and procedures; overseeing: construction operations in the area office to include review of shop drawings, compliance with regulations, approval of letting advertising and conducting pre-construction meetings and public hearings, Design Section operations in the area office; overseeing inspection of construction projects and temporary traffic control, operations of the maintenance sections to include planning and budgeting work with maintenance supervisors and district staff, right-of-way plan preparation and monitors acquisition processes to coordinate project letting, utility relocation/adjustment inspection and responsible for material testing and construction engineering.Essential Duties:Approves and inspects driveway, utility and drainage fill permits, and monitors removal of illegal signs.Approves project candidate submission for program calls.Coordinates with the Federal Highway Administration and Federal Aviation Administration on federally funded projects. Coordinates work and agreements with airport administrators, municipal and county governments, entertainment districts convention bureaus. Directs administrative and business operation activities including human resources, training programs, inventory oversight safety and preparation and monitoring of budgets. Directs and plans project development and provides estimates.Directs the development of work programs to meet transportation needs within the assigned geographical area. Monitors signing, pavement marking and striping to ensure compliance with standards.Oversees, plans and executes emergency procedures, preparedness and response for a geographic area; as required responds to office/incident location to direct/oversee activities for emergency situations/conditions; reviews, recommends, and approves change orders.Provides direction for construction projects and contract change negotiations. Represents the Department to the public; answers inquiries from governmental officials, makes media presentations, speaks at public functions and participates in other civic endeavors.Reviews all plans prepared by the area office before transmitting to district headquarters; provides technical expertise.Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.