Vice President, Indiana Practice Leader

About the role

We are currently searching for an accomplished Vice President/Practice Leader to lead marketing and operational initiatives across Indiana. This position will be located in Indianapolis, IN.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, direction, and performance guidance to ensure all staff are well supported and provided appropriate opportunities for growth and professional development
• Leads engineering operations and activities, which include planning, design, and directing infrastructure projects
• Supports the long-term strategy, growth, and pipeline development of civil engineering work for Volkert
• Provides expertise and guidance on projects and systems and collaborates with senior leadership to determine business goals or initiatives and to develop, carry out, and meet company needs, goals, and objectives
• Offers proactive and strategic leadership for the civil engineering discipline and function, ensuring project and work deliverables are successfully achieved within the Midwest Region
• Lead business development efforts
• Lead mid to large scale engineering projects or tasks including managing scopes, budgets, subcontractors, schedules, and reporting to ensure successful outcomes for our clients
• Serve as one of the engineering discipline’s lead representatives to a variety of external entities including Federal, State, and Local agencies, clients, subcontractors, industry-related groups, and various government and community entities
• Affirms development of project plans and cost-effective systems in line with the organization's business plan and vision
• Establishes and administers budgets for multiple projects, monitors and controls costs, and reviews and approves cost-control reports, cost estimates, and staffing requirements for projects
• Responsible for control of work-in-process, ensures accurate client billings, and monitors outstanding accounts receivable and collection efforts on Midwest Regions’ projects
• Supervises and monitors client relationship strategies
• Aid in recruitment and growth of the region
• Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) required (multi state is preferred)
• Preference to have relationships in Indiana
• Strong in business development
• 15+ years of relevant experience in engineering and civil design
• Experience leading and mentoring staff, including assigning and prioritizing work and managing against KPIs
• Advanced proficiency with civil engineering principles, practices, processes, and standard of care
• Strong working knowledge of relevant civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements, and business impact on the organization
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to interact with employees effectively, persuasively, and tactfully at all levels of the organization
• Frequent travel
• 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. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state-specific guidelines. If applicable to the position, a post-offer fit for duty evaluation to ensure the individual can safely perform the essential functions of the role.
• Valid driver's license
• A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency with civil engineering principles, practices, processes, and standard of care
• Strong working knowledge of relevant civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements, and business impact on the organization
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to interact with employees effectively, persuasively, and tactfully at all levels of the organization
• Frequent travel
• 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. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state-specific guidelines. If applicable to the position, a post-offer fit for duty evaluation to ensure the individual can safely perform the essential functions of the role.
• Valid driver's license
• A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)

Skills

• Leadership
• Project management
• Business development
• Client relations
• Technical expertise in civil engineering
• Strategic planning
• Cost management
• Team building

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

The salary range for this position is $150,000 - $200,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

This position offers a flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the role and the client base.