Structural Bridge Project Manager

1 day ago

Indianapolis, United States Volkert 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 an experienced Structural Bridge Project Manager to support our Midwest Region located in Indianapolis, IN.

What you'll be doing:

Project Execution

  • Perform calculations and analysis for designing bridge and transportation structures using various bridge design software programs.
  • Review calculations and design details developed by others.
3.Prepares a Project Execution Plan (PEP) that identifies the project team organization, identifies each specific task or phase and all work that must be performed to complete the project, outlines a schedule to ensure that the project can be completed on time, and develops an estimate and schedule of the manpower requirements needed to complete the project.

4. Holds a project kick-off meeting to review the PEP with project team members.

5.Ensures Quality Control reviews are taking place and documented.

6.Notifies accounting when the project is ready for the closure cycle and ensures all files and documents are retained in accordance with corporate policy.

Project Monitoring and Review
  • Is responsive and maintains direct contact with clients on a continuing basis to discuss technical and scheduling issues.
  • Responsible for management of subordinate staff on project assignments and maintaining staff and project schedules.
  • Responsible for budget management including tracking accruals vs percent complete vs estimates to complete, managing scope changes through executed client contract modifications.
  • Conducts project staff meetings to review progress and further communication and coordination within the team.
  • Participates in the month end project review conducted by the Regional Manager.
  • Prepares and presents a detailed project review if and when their project is selected for detailed review by the Group Manager.
  • Prepares and issues a monthly project progress report, as required.
  • Reviews Revenue Summary Reports monthly, including the status of A/R and WIP.
Project Control
  • Ensures that all technical design changes are approved to conform to the standards, systems and procedures as prescribed by the requirements of the project.
  • Solicits the help of the Project Director and other Project Managers, as appropriate, to solve scheduling or technical problems encountered in the progress of the work.
  • Evaluates the effect of scope changes on project budgets and schedules, then negotiates with the client to increase fees required to accommodate such scope changes as necessary.
  • Reviews, approves, and provides necessary documentation for invoicing in a timely manner. Maintains client accounts including collection of Accounts Receivable (AR's).
Marketing and Business Development
  • Provides input and participates in business development efforts.
  • Maintains professional relationships with all clients.
What you need to have:
  • BS degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university
  • 5 - 10 years relevant experience in bridge design and managing EITs
  • Must have proven skills in meeting INDOT expectations, schedules, and budgets
  • INDOT experience is required
  • IN PE required
  • Track record of successfully winning and delivering work with INDOT
  • Experienced in INDOT design methods, plan preparation, standards, and specifications
  • Demonstrated capabilities and success in managing medium to large projects, multi-office projects, and/or multiple projects
  • Proven leadership, communication, mentoring and client liaison skills
  • Proficient with MicroStation and AutoCAD
  • Technical expertise for the layout & design of bridges and related highway structures
  • Familiarity with rehabilitation of existing bridges and highway structures
  • Knowledge of AASHTO and other pertinent bridge design specifications
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • 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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