Head of Project Management

We are currently searching for an experienced Project Manager to support our Program Management department within our Southwest Region located in Texas .

To be considered for this position, applicants must have, at minimum, a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field and 7–10 years of experience working on vertical structure projects.

Project Execution

Acts as the company representative with the client, internal subconsultants, and third‑party consultants and contractors during program execution.

Prepares a Project Execution Plan (PEP) that identifies the project team organization, specific tasks or phases, and all work required to complete the project. The PEP outlines a schedule to ensure the project is completed on time and develops an estimate and schedule of the manpower required.

Holds a project kick‑off meeting to review the PEP with project team members.

Ensures Quality Control reviews are conducted and documented.

Notifies accounting when the project is ready for the closure cycle and ensures all files and documents are retained in accordance with corporate policy.

Maintains daily contact with field personnel during all field activities.

Project Monitoring and Review

Conducts project staff meetings to review progress and improve communication and coordination.

Participates in the month‑end project review that coincides with monthly billing and status reports.

Prepares and presents a detailed project review for the Group Manager.

Monitors and reports progress toward project milestones associated with the design, bid, and construction phases of assigned projects.

Prepares and issues a monthly project progress report.

Project Control

Develops project documents, processes, and procedures required to support quality control and final project deliverables.

Aids in the development, implementation, and maintenance of master budgets and schedules.

Ensures that all technical design changes are approved to conform to the standards, systems and procedures as prescribed by the requirements of the project.

Collaborates with the Operations Manager and other Project Managers to resolve scheduling or technical issues.

Ensures proper documentation and timely communication of requests for information (RFIs), architectural supplemental instructions (ASIs), contract addenda, shop drawings and submittals, change order requests, and other project and program communications.

Reviews and approves schedules of values, payment applications, and change order requests on behalf of the owner and/or client.

Maintains project files and document archive using web‑based project management information system (PMIS) and other project management software.

Evaluates the effect of scope changes on project budgets and schedules, then negotiates with the client to increase fees required to accommodate such scope changes as necessary.

Maintains client accounts, including collection of Accounts Receivable (AR’s).

Anticipates problems and works with clients, architects/engineers, contractors, field personnel to identify and implement corrective actions.

Keeps client informed of the day‑to‑day project activities.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering or a related field.

Project Management and/or Estimator experience in construction projects, or experience overseeing/managing facilities, is important.

A broad construction management background and project/program management experience on similar project types; can come from work experience as an architect/engineer, contractor, and/or facilities manager.

Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. 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.

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

Student Debt Retirement Match

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. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer