Vice President, Indiana Practice Leader

Job Description

Job Description

Are we the road to your future?

We are currently searching for an accomplished Vice President/Practice Leader,  to lead marketing and operational initiatives across Indiana . This position will be located in Indianapolis, IN . 

This position will provide leadership for the state of Indiana with responsibility for the success and growth of regional marketing and operations according to our sustainable growth goals and metrics. The Indiana Practice Leader will provide technical direction and lead client-facing teams and support the continued growth of our services through effective business development, marketing, and sales. This position will also ensure that our deliverables are developed according to the company’s high standards of quality and that our clients are provided with service that meets their expectations as well as Volkert’s. The successful candidate will grow service lines across multiple disciplines within Planning, Environmental, Design, Engineering, Program Management, and Construction Management. 

What you’ll be doing:

• Provide leadership, direction, and performance guidance to ensure all staff are well supported and provided appropriate opportunities for growth and professional development
• Leads engineering operations and activities, which include planning, design, and directing infrastructure projects
• Support the long-term strategy, growth, and pipeline development of civil engineering work for Volkert
• Provides expertise and guidance on projects and systems and collaborates with senior leadership to determine business goals or initiatives and to develop, carry out, and meet company needs, goals, and objectives
• Provide proactive and strategic leadership for the civil engineering discipline and function, offering direction, expertise, and support to ensure project and work deliverables are successfully achieved within the Midwest Region
• Lead business development efforts 
• Lead mid to large scale engineering projects or tasks including managing scopes, budgets, subcontractors, schedules, and reporting to ensure successful outcomes for our clients
• Serve as one of the engineering discipline’s lead representatives to a variety of external entities including Federal, State, and Local agencies, clients, subcontractors, industry-related groups, and various government and community entities
• Assures development of project plans and cost-effective systems in line with the organization's business plan and vision
• Establishes and administers budgets for multiple projects, monitors and controls costs, and reviews and approves cost-control reports, cost estimates, and staffing requirements for projects
• Responsible for control of work-in-process, ensures accurate client billings, and monitors outstanding accounts receivable and collection efforts on Midwest Regions’ projects
• Supervises and monitors client relationship strategies.
• Assist with recruitment and growth of the region
• Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development

What you need to have:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) required (multi state is preferred)
• Preference to have relationships in Indiana
• Strong in business development
• 15+ years of relevant experience in engineering and civil design
• Experience leading and mentoring staff, including assigning and prioritizing work and managing against KPIs
• Advanced proficiency with civil engineering principles, practices, processes, and standard of care
• Strong working knowledge of relevant civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements, and business impact on the organization
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to interact with employees effectively, persuasively, and tactfully at all levels of the organization
• Frequent travel
• 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.
• If applicable to the position, a post offer fit for duty evaluation to ensure the individual can safely perform the essential functions of the role.
• Valid driver's license
• 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.

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

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