We are currently searching for an experienced
Engineering Office Manager to support our
Midwest Region located in
Lexington, KY. This position is responsible for complex engineering design tasks as well as marketing, business development, and client contact.
To be considered for this position, applicants musthave, at minimum, a Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in Kentucky and 15 years of engineering design experience.
What you'll be doing:- Principal in Charge of managerial aspects of our Lexington, KY office most notably marketing, financial and fiscal responsibilities, team building and operation's oversite
- 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
- Coordinating with subconsultants
- Supervising, developing, and growing staff
- Manage 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
- Understands and adheres to assigned phase and task schedules and budgets to ensure timely and cost-effective completion of project
- Adheres to company standards for quality assurance and quality control as defined in the quality manual
- Coordinate with other Volkert Office Managers to work share
- Prepare and deliver technical presentations
- Additional activities include managing the design and delivery of projects profitably while being actively involved in design issues and troubleshooting
What you need to have:- 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
- 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 and Real ID
- A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)
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
Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.
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