Sr. Project Manager/Transportation Team Leader

1 week ago


El Paso, Texas, United States Volkert, Inc. Full time
Are we the road to your future?

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 a motivated and experienced Sr. Project Manager/Transportation Team Leader who manages projects and can lead a design team in EL Paso, TX.

This is an exciting opportunity to help continue to expand our services across the Texas Region and manage the operations of the Texas Engineering staff and win/manage projects. This position is responsible for complex engineering design tasks as well as marketing, business development, and client contact. Additional activities include managing the design and delivery of projects profitably while being actively involved in design issues and troubleshooting.

What you'll be doing:
  • Principal in Charge for all engineering design aspects of our El Paso office (marketing and operations)
  • Be a practice builder - growing services, clients, and geography
  • Serve as the lead with key client and contract management
  • Recruit, develop and retain El Paso staff
  • Manage transportation projects to meet financial and technical requirements
  • Writing proposals
  • Participating and/or leading interviews
  • Performing contract negotiations
  • Project work planning
  • Supervising the execution of work
  • Prepare and deliver technical presentations
  • Participate in marketing and business development
What you need to have:
  • B.S. or M.S. in Civil engineering from ABET accredited engineering program
  • Licensed Texas P.E.
  • 15+ years of progressive transportation/roadway experience
  • 5+ years of experience in management of engineering and support staff
  • Must be proficient with MicroStation and InRoads
  • Possess a strong understanding of project management
  • The ability to manage AND assist in the production of design deliverables
  • Experience working with TxDOT and the El Paso area
  • Characteristics of a successful Volkert team member:
    1. Be a brand ambassador for the company who engages in diversity and inclusion,
    2. Be self-motivated to meet individual goals and maintain accountability in a team environment
    3. Exercise initiative and independent judgement in the solution of work problems
    4. Be able to communicate effectively- verbal and written
    5. Be able to multi-task in a team environment
Volkert Perks:
  • Competitive compensation
  • Flexibility and a positive work/life balance
  • Challenging and innovative projects
  • Employee referral program
  • Professional development
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision
  • Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
  • Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
  • Wellness incentives
  • Additional voluntary benefits
The words from our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas A. Hand, PE, capture best how you can make an impact while working for Volkert.

"For a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life throughout our communities. We are proud of our one-hundred-year legacy and humbled by the opportunities ahead of us as we look forward to our next century of service. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference."

- Thomas A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

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

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