Transportation Project Manager

2 months ago

Collinsville, United States Volkert Inc Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

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 an experienced Transportation Project Manager to support our West Central Region located in St. Louis, MO or Collinsville, IL.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Be a practice builder – growing services, clients, and geography
  • Serve as the lead with key client and contract management
  • Recruit, develop, and retain 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
  • Perform routine aspects of assignments requiring knowledge and application of basic engineering principles
  • Projects may include in whole, or in part, roadway, roundabout, multi-use trails, ADA pedestrian facilities, traffic signals, hydrology and hydraulics, retaining walls, enclosed drainage systems, small and large box culverts, traffic barrier systems, and other roadside development features
  • Prepare engineering studies, documents, and reports
  • Prepare engineering analysis to include: preliminary design, final design, and calculations
  • Conduct surveys to gather field data
  • Prepare drawings, layouts, and other visual aids using computer assisted design/drafting equipment and software to develop designs
  • Review the development of designs for compliance with applicable codes, adopted engineering standards, and good engineering practices

What you need to have:

  • B.S. or M.S. in Civil engineering from ABET accredited engineering program
  • Licensed Missouri P.E.
  • 7 - 14 years of progressive transportation/roadway experience
  • 5+ years of experience in management of engineering and support staff
  • Must be proficient with MicroStation and/or Bentley Open Roads Designer
  • Experience working with municipalities, counties, or DOT
  • Possess a strong understanding of project management
  • The ability to manage AND assist in the production of design deliverables
  • 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:

  • We offer a hybrid workplace which includes remote, hybrid, and in-office positions
  • 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 President and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas A. Hand, PE, capture best how you can make an impact while working for Volkert.

“For nearly a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference.”

– Thomas A. Hand, PE, President and Chief Executive Officer

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

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