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Director of Roadway/Civil Engineering, Assistant Vice President

richmond, VA

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Job description

Are we the road to your future?

We are currently searching for an experienced Director of Roadway/Civil Engineering, Assistant Vice President to support ourMid Atlantic Region located inVirginia .

To be considered for this position, applicants musthave, at minimum, a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related field.

What you’ll be doing:

Lead, manage and grow a team of professional staff, as well as coordinate with other departments as needed, to successfully achieve project, program and regional goals

Responsible for the senior management and oversight of roadway/civil contracts

Responsible for identifying and pursuing roadway project/contract opportunities for both standard and alternative delivery

Oversee and participate as needed in the design and review of all phases of roadway plan development for our various transportation projects

What you need to have:

Qualified candidates will have, at a minimum, a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related field

Professional engineering license in VA is required

20+ years of civil engineering experience, along with staff management experience

Good verbal and written communication skills are required

Experience executing projects and supporting staff in a multi-disciplinary environment

Ability to lead, pursue and oversee multiple projects/contracts simultaneously

Strong problem resolution capabilities

Excellent client management skills

Requires good collaborative skills with a strong work ethic

The successful candidate will have experience in highway design including: Highway geometrics, grading and drainage, erosion and sediment control, storm water management, traffic control, signing and pavement marking, utility coordination, and right-of-way acquisition and construction plan development.

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)

Why Volkert?

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. At Volkert, we pride ourselves on providing all of our employees with competitive compensation, positive work/life balance, and professional development opportunities, as well as fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace in all of our offices nationwide.

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.

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

"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

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Worksite address

richmond, VA, 23214, US

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