About this opportunity
Volkert Inc. lists this Transportation Project Manager opportunity in benbar, Tennessee. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Are we the road to your future?
We are currently searching for an experienced Transportation Project Manager to support our Gulf Region located in Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee.
To be considered for this position, applicants must have, at minimum, 5 years of experience in either Traffic or Roadway design.
What you’ll be doing:
Provide project management and plan review for Volkert clients in Alabama
Organize activities, schedules, and reports in support of transportation projects
Lead or assist in developing project designs and direct designers to successfully execute and deliver project work while implementing client-focused strategies
Provide technical design and guidance on projects that may include roadway design, traffic operations analysis, traffic signal design and timing, corridor and safety studies, temporary traffic control and traffic management plans, signing and pavement marking plans, and transportation planning and modeling
Prepare engineering studies, documents, and reports
Prepare, issue, and track project documentation such as contracts and change orders for all phases of assigned work
Manage project budgets to meet financial metrics
Prepare correspondence and documents with clients, subconsultants, and regulatory agencies as required
Attend project meetings and interact with clients and the public about your work and the context of the plans you develop
Market to new and existing clients and participate in business development activities
Assist in the development of junior engineering staff and Engineering Interns
Adhere to company standards for quality assurance and quality control as defined in the quality manual
Perform other duties as assigned
What you need to have:
B.S. or M.S. in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
5+ years of transportation engineering experience with a history of progressive growth in project responsibilities
Alabama Professional Engineer (PE) License
Experience with industry software such as MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, InRoads, ArcGIS, Synchro, VISSIM, SIDRA, or HCS
Proficiency with MS Office tools such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to maintain project schedules, which may require occasional extended hours and overnight travel
Must be dependable, with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team to meet deadlines and provide high-quality work
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:
Experience with ALDOT, MDOT, TDOT, or local government agencies
Established client relationships in Alabama
Additional PE licenses in neighboring states
PTOE, PTP, or RSP certification
Familiarity with travel demand modeling software such as CUBE Voyager or TransCAD
Business development or proposal experience
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
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.
"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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Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.
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