Volkert Inc.

Sr. Project Manager/Team Leader

Volkert Inc.$100K — $120K *
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited program
  • Licensed Arkansas P.E.
  • 10+ years in progressive transportation/roadway, municipal, and/or water/wastewater experience
  • 5+ years in managing engineering and support staff
  • Proficiency in OpenRoads Designer
  • Experience working with ARDOT

Responsibilities

  • Serve as Principal in Charge for engineering design across Arkansas offices
  • Grow services, clients, and geographic footprint
  • Manage key client relationships and contracts
  • Recruit, develop, and retain top-tier staff
  • Drive transportation projects to meet financial and technical goals
  • Write winning proposals and lead interviews
  • Negotiate contracts confidently and supervise project execution

Benefits

  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
  • Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
  • Employer-Paid short-term and long-term disability
  • Wellness incentives
  • Student Debt Retirement Match
  • Additional voluntary benefits
Full Job Description
We're looking for a driven Sr. Project Manager/Team Leader to take the reins of our Arkansas engineering operations and help power the next chapter of growth across our Gulf Region.

This is your chance to lead from the front by building client relationships, growing our footprint across the region, and steering a talented team through complex, high-impact transportation projects. You will be leading the design and delivery of projects profitably while being actively involved in design issues and troubleshooting.

What you'll be doing:

  • Principal in Serve as Principal in Charge for all engineering design across our Arkansas offices with marketing and operations
  • Be a true practice builder by growing services, clients, and geography
  • Lead key client relationships and contract management
  • Recruit, develop, and retain top-tier staff
  • Drive transportation projects to hit financial and technical targets
  • Write winning proposals
  • Participate in and lead interviews
  • Negotiate contracts with confidence
  • Own project work planning
  • Supervise the execution of work
  • Prepare and deliver standout technical presentations
  • Fuel marketing and business development efforts


What you need to have:

  • B.S. in Civil engineering from ABET accredited engineering program
  • Licensed Arkansas P.E.
  • 10+ years of progressive transportation/roadway, municipal, and/or water/wastewater experience
  • 5+ years of experience in management of engineering and support staff
  • Must be proficient with OpenRoads Designer
  • The ability to manage AND assist in the production of design deliverables
  • Experience working with ARDOT
  • 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
  • Valid driver's license and a satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)


Bonus points if you have:

  • M.S. in Civil engineering from ABET accredited engineering program
  • Possess a strong understanding of project management


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


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About Volkert Inc.

Volkert Inc. is an engineering consulting firm that provides a range of services, including transportation planning, environmental engineering, and construction management. The company was founded in 1925 and is headquartered in Mobile, Alabama. Volkert serves clients in a variety of industries, including transportation, energy, and water resources. The company has a reputation for delivering high-quality work and has received numerous awards for its projects. Volkert is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.
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1,000 employees
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Founded
1925

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