Engineering Office Manager

About the role

We are currently searching for an experienced Engineering Office Manager to support our Midwest Region located in Lexington, KY.

Responsibilities

• Principal in Charge of managerial aspects of our Lexington, KY office most notably marketing, financial and fiscal responsibilities, team building and operation’s oversight

• Serves as the senior level engineering technical expert, responsible for roadway design for our Kentucky projects and business development opportunities

• Developing Teams for project pursuits; working with marketing staff to develop proposals; attend presentations and interviews

• Coinciding with subconsultants

• Supervising, developing, and growing staff

• Managing transportation projects to meet financial and technical requirements

• Leading in the development of project designs and directing junior engineers, designers, and CADD technicians in Lexington and other Volkert offices, to successfully execute and deliver project work, while implementing client focused strategies

• Applying established and well-defined engineering techniques, procedures, policies, or standards

• Active in Business Development; marketing and client relations

• Understanding and adhering to assigned phase and task schedules and budgets to ensure timely and cost-effective completion of project

• Adhering to company standards for quality assurance and quality control as defined in the quality manual

• Coinciding with other Volkert Office Managers to work share

• Preparing and delivering technical presentations

• Managing the design and delivery of projects profitably while being actively involved in design issues and troubleshooting

Requirements

• B.S. or M.S. in Civil engineering from ABET accredited engineering program
• Licensed Kentucky P.E.
• 10+ years of progressive transportation/roadway design experience or natural gas project management
• 5+ years of experience in management of engineering and support staff and internal team development
• Possess a strong understanding of project management
• The ability to manage AND assist in the production of design deliverables
• Experience working with DOT and/or major utility companies
• The ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment.
• Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana.

Qualifications

• Pass a post-offer fit for duty evaluation to ensure the individual can safely perform the essential functions of the role
• Valid driver’s license and Real ID
• A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)

Skills

• Strong understanding of project management
• Experience working with DOT and/or major utility companies
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• 401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
• Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
• Wellness incentives
• Student Debt Retirement Match
• Additional voluntary benefits

Pay

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Schedule

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