Senior Roadway Engineer/Project Manager
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. Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities. We are currently searching for an experienced Senior Roadway Engineer/Project Manager to support our Gulf Region located in Mississippi and/or Tennessee. Candidates should be based in or open to relocating to Mississippi or Tennessee.
Responsibilities
- Provide plan review and project management for DOT and local municipal projects
- Cook up project activities, schedules, and reporting for assigned work
- Prepare, issue, and track project documentation, including contracts, change orders, and client approvals
- Develop correspondence and documentation for clients, vendors, and regulatory agencies
- Support project financial processes, including invoices and purchase orders
- Prepare and edit meeting minutes, reports, and presentations
- Aid in project submittals and bidding activities
- Provide technical and administrative support to the project team
- Support client relationships and contribute to business development with local municipalities
Requirements
- BS in Civil Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university
- 10+ years of experience in roadway design
- Previous DOT experience
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Proven ability to meet DOT standards, schedules, and budgets
- Proficiency in OpenRoads (Geopak experience preferred)
- Strong knowledge of DOT design methods, standards, and specifications
- Demonstrated experience managing medium to large, multi-office, or concurrent projects
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment.
Qualifications
- BS in Civil Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university
- 10+ years of experience in roadway design
- Previous DOT experience
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Proven ability to meet DOT standards, schedules, and budgets
- Proficiency in OpenRoads (Geopak experience preferred)
- Strong knowledge of DOT design methods, standards, and specifications
- Demonstrated experience managing medium to large, multi-office, or concurrent projects
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment.
Skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Proven leadership, mentoring, and client management experience
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
Compensation details are confidential and will be discussed during the interview process.
Schedule
The schedule is flexible and will be discussed during the interview process.
Company Information
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. Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities. Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.