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We are currently searching for an experienced Senior Project Manager to support our Southwest Region located in Monroe, LA.
To be considered for this position, applicants must have, at minimum, 20 years of experience in transportation infrastructure development and construction.
What you’ll be doing:
- Hold the Consultant’s leadership role for the project
- Directly support Owner’s project leadership to enable successful on-time and on-schedule delivery of the projects/tasks
- Responsible for management and oversight of the Project/Tasks, including coordinating with stakeholders and meeting all Federal requirements
- Represent the team on technical discussions and has the technical knowhow to discuss and resolve technical issues
- See the project’s “big picture” beyond engineering and construction requirements, and understands their interface with the project’s objectives
- Ability to act decisively and timely to ensure DOT’s schedule responsibilities are met
- Ability to balance technical constraints, policy goals, and stakeholder needs to recommend optimal solutions to difficult issues
- Coordinate with multiple agencies and local jurisdictions to provide timely information sharing, win-win solutions, and ultimately obtain project support
- Coordinate with community and business stakeholders to provide timely information, receive productive input, and responsive issue resolution
- Work within a safety-first culture where protecting our people, clients, and communities is a core value. Through Volkert’s safety program, you will learn proactive safety practices, risk awareness, and how safety communications are built into daily engineering activities and project delivery.
- Work within a supportive team environment where quality matters and attention to detail is valued. You will be guided in developing good self-checking habits and learning how to review the work of others, while gaining hands-on experience with Quality Management principles that support high-quality engineering projects.
What you need to have:
- BS degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university, or equivalent experience
- 20+ years of experience in transportation infrastructure development and construction
- Licensure as a Professional Engineer
- 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:
- Professional Engineer license in LA
- Demonstrated knowledge of public policy and business practices related to transportation issues
- Demonstrated familiarity with DOT and FHWA policies and procedures
- Demonstrated skill in maneuvering through complex political situations with sensitivity to how people and organizations function, as well as, negotiating and leading discussions to reach positive outcomes
- Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and experience to manage, coordinate, and oversee multiple projects/tasks in order to meet on-time, on-budget, high quality business objectives
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.
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
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
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Skills Required
- BS degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent experience
- 20+ years of experience in transportation infrastructure development and construction
- Licensure as a Professional Engineer
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening
- Valid driver's license and a satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)
- Professional Engineer license in Louisiana
- Knowledge of public policy and business practices related to transportation
- Familiarity with DOT and FHWA policies and procedures
- Skill in navigating complex political situations, negotiation, and leadership
- Experience managing, coordinating, and overseeing multiple projects to meet on-time, on-budget objectives
What We Do
Volkert’s history began in 1925 when it was founded in New Orleans as Doullut & Erwin to provide waterfront and heavy construction services, as well as airport design services beginning in 1927. During World War II, the company contributed to the design and construction of U.S. Navy shipyards for the production of “Liberty Ships” as well as dry docks and self-operating steel and wood docks for the war effort. Following the war, the firm relocated to Mobile, Alabama where it was headed by David Volkert. Volkert acquired the company in 1954 and led its involvement in the design of the U.S. interstate highway system, the largest civil engineering project in history, in nine southeastern states and the District of Columbia. Renamed for Volkert in 1963, and under his leadership, the firm has expanded to provide a wide range of design services in transportation, aviation, construction, public works and utilities, property acquisition, and environmental engineering. Through its accomplished history, Volkert has earned over 60 major engineering awards as well as several inductions into the Engineering Hall of Fame. Volkert is now the largest Alabama-based engineering company and is ranked in the top quartile of the nation’s Top 500 Design Firms. Today, Volkert is listed among the top 1% of engineering companies in the United States and our commitment to serving our clients, our communities, and our nation with excellence is as steadfast as it was over ninety years ago.
