Transportation Project Manager

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

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

"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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