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Paul Szatkowski

Glen Allen,VA

Summary

Dynamic transportation professional with extensive experience at the Virginia Department of Transportation. Proven expertise in program development, grant management and project evaluation, successfully overseeing a $25M annual fund. Skilled in strategic planning and relationship building, driving improvements in mobility and safety through innovative programs and performance metrics. Strong leadership and administrative management capabilities.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Division Administrator-Delivery

Virginia Department of Transportation (Traffic Operations Division)
10.2022 - Current
  • Manage the $25M Innovation and Transportation Technology Fund grant fund program. Led the development of the grant selection process. Oversee the delivery of selected projects with state and local agencies. Lead performance measurement programs to assess the effectiveness of implemented projects and programs.
  • Serve as the steward for two federal transportation grant programs for the Virginia Department of Transportation.
  • Lead the delivery of TMSO orientated projects funded through the Interstate Operations Enhancement Program.
  • Oversee the advancement of special transportation operations programs including parking management and transportation operations resiliency.
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of short- and long-term strategic plans for division.
  • Hire, manage, develop and train staff, established and monitored goals, and conducted performance reviews for staff.

Assistant Division Administrator - Planning

Virginia Department of Transportation (Operations Division)
01.2013 - 10.2022
  • Built and managed processes for monitoring and reporting transportation operations performance. Introduced new performance metrics and targets.
  • Led the development of operations projects for the Department's Corridor Improvement Plans to improve mobility and safety on major interstate corridors.
  • Reviewed and evaluated proposed policies for General Assembly bills and internal programs regarding transportation operations. Met with General Assembly Committees to resolve issues.
  • Led the development of the VDOT's Transportation Technology Plan to improve mobility and safety, a direct Virginia General Assembly report.
  • Oversaw budget and policy activities for the former VDOT Operations Division.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with vendors and partners supporting transportation operations.

Section Manager - Multiple Roles

Virginia Department of Transportation (Multiple Divisions)
1993 - 01.2013
  • Held progressive management roles within the Virginia Department of Transportation including the Operations & Security Division, Maintenance Division, and Management Services Division.
  • Developed strategics plans, conducted physical security evaluations, and implemented physical security improvements across multiple transportation critical infrastructure sites.
  • Developed training programs regarding physical security for VDOT critical infrastructure sites with an emphasis on tunnel operations.
  • Developed and implemented a strategic plan to improve rest area operations, including utility systems and facilities. Provided project management for multiple improvements.

Education

Master of Science - Industrial Engineering And Operations Research

Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University
Blacksburg, VA
12-1990

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering And Operations Research

Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University
Blacksburg, VA
05-1988

Skills

  • Transportation project planning and development
  • Transportation project and program evaluations
  • Grant development and management
  • Administrative management
  • Project management
  • Transportation infrastructure physical security

Accomplishments

    2023 Commissioner's Award for Excellence

    2023 NOCOE Project of the Year (I-95 Variable Speed Limit System)

Certification

Professional Engineer License (Virginia)

Timeline

Assistant Division Administrator-Delivery

Virginia Department of Transportation (Traffic Operations Division)
10.2022 - Current

Assistant Division Administrator - Planning

Virginia Department of Transportation (Operations Division)
01.2013 - 10.2022

Section Manager - Multiple Roles

Virginia Department of Transportation (Multiple Divisions)
1993 - 01.2013

Master of Science - Industrial Engineering And Operations Research

Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering And Operations Research

Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University
Paul Szatkowski