Senior Project Manager

What You’ll Be Doing

Hold the Consultant’s leadership role for the project
Directly support Owner’s project leadership to enable successful on-time and on-schedule delivery of the projects/tasks
Manage and oversee the Project/Tasks, including coordinating with stakeholders and meeting all Federal requirements
Represent the team on technical discussions and has the technical knowhow to discuss and resolve technical issues
See the project’s “big picture” beyond engineering and construction requirements, and understand their interface with the project’s objectives
Act decisively and timely to ensure DOT’s schedule responsibilities are met
Balance technical constraints, policy goals, and stakeholder needs to recommend optimal solutions to difficult issues
Coordinate with multiple agencies and local jurisdictions to provide timely information sharing, win-win solutions, and ultimately obtain project support
Coordinate with community and business stakeholders to provide timely information, receive productive input, and responsive issue resolution
Work within a safety-first culture where protecting our people, clients, and communities is a core value
Work within a supportive team environment where quality matters and attention to detail is valued

What You Need To Have

• BS degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university, or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of experience in transportation infrastructure development and construction
• Licensure as a Professional Engineer

Bonus Points

• Demonstrated knowledge of public policy and business practices related to transportation issues
• Demonstrated familiarity with DOT and FHWA policies and procedures
• Demonstrated skill in maneuvering through complex political situations with sensitivity to how people and organizations function, as well as, negotiating and leading discussions to reach positive outcomes
• Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and experience to manage, coordinate, and oversee multiple projects/tasks in order to meet on-time, on-budget, high quality business objectives

About the Role

Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources.

Key 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

Schedule

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Pay

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Benefits

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.

EOE-Race/Sex/Vets/Disabled

Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.

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