Senior Transportation Project Manager

Senior Transportation Project ManagerAre we the road to your future?We are currently searching for an experienced Senior 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, 10 years of experience in either Traffic or Roadway design.What you'll be doing:Lead the delivery of transportation projects for state DOTs and local municipalities, which may include roadway design, plan review, traffic operations analysis, signal design and timing, corridor studies, safety evaluations, and long-range planningServe as the primary client point of contact, building and maintaining strong relationships with DOTs, municipalities, and key stakeholdersDevelop and manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, and staffing plans to ensure successful project deliveryPrepare, issue, and track project documentation, including contracts, change orders, and client approvals, for all phases of workOversee project financial performance, including forecasting, invoicing, purchase orders, and accounts receivablePrepare correspondence, reports, meeting minutes, and presentations for clients, vendors, and regulatory agenciesSupport project submittals and bidding activitiesEnsure quality assurance and quality control processes are followed and documentedGuide and mentor project teams, fostering collaboration, accountability, and technical excellenceSupport business development efforts, including proposal development and marketing to municipal and DOT clientsCollaborate with regional leadership on strategic growth initiativesPerform other duties as assignedWhat you need to have:Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited programProfessional Engineer (PE) license10+ years of relevant experience in roadway design, traffic engineering, and/or transportation planningExperience working with state DOTs, with a proven ability to meet DOT standards, schedules, and budgetsStrong knowledge of DOT design methods, plan preparation, standards, and specifications, or of traffic engineering and transportation planning principlesDemonstrated success managing medium to large, complex, or multi-office projects and client relationshipsProficiency with discipline-relevant software, such as OpenRoads Designer and Geopak for roadway design, or Synchro, VISSIM, SIDRA, and HCS for traffic engineeringStrong leadership, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skillsAbility 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 guidelinesValid driver's license and a satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)Bonus points if you have:Experience with ALDOT, MDOT, TDOT, or local government agencies15+ years of experiencePTOE, PTP, and/or RSP certificationsProven mentoring and client management experienceExperience supporting business development, including proposals and client engagementWhy 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, & Vision401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matchingPaid Time Off (PTO) and holidaysEmployer-Paid Life/AD&D insuranceEmployer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disabilityWellness incentivesStudent Debt Retirement MatchAdditional voluntary benefitsThe 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 OfficerEOE-Race/Sex/Vets/DisabledVolkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.