Senior Roadway Engineer/Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design firm is seeking an experienced Senior Roadway Engineer/Project Manager in Birmingham. The role requires at least 10 years in roadway design and expertise in DOT expectations and project management. Ideal candidates should have a BS in Civil Engineering, a PE license, and strong skills in OpenRoads and Geopak. Competitive benefits include an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and comprehensive medical coverage.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching

Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays

Medical, Dental, & Vision

Qualifications

• 10+ years relevant experience in roadway design.
• ALDOT experience required.
• Must have a PE license.

Responsibilities

• Provide plan review and project management for ALDOT.
• Responsible for organizing project activities and schedules.
• Prepare project documentation and contracts.

Skills

DOT expectations management

Project management

OpenRoads proficiency

Geopak expertise

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

BS degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Overview

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.

We are currently searching for an experienced Senior Roadway Engineer/Project Manager to support our East Gulf Region located in Birmingham, Huntsville, and Tuscaloosa, AL.

To be considered for this position, applicants must have, at minimum, 10 years relevant experience in roadway design.

What you’ll be doing

• Provide plan review and project management for the ALDOT and/or the local municipalities in this region
• Responsible for organizing activities, schedules, and reporting in support of assigned projects
• Prepare, issue and track project documentation such as contracts, change orders, client sign-off, etc. for all phases of assigned project work
• Prepare correspondence and documents with clients, vendors and regulatory agencies as required
• Assist with other documents such as invoices and purchase orders; and communicate with outside resources when needed
• Preparing and/or editing meeting minutes and presentations
• Assist with project submittals and bidding activities
• Provide support to project team as requested
• Support our team and client by providing technical and administrative support
• Market local municipal clients
• Performs other duties as assigned

What you need to have

• BS degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university
• 10 + years relevant experience in roadway design
• Must have proven skills in meeting DOT expectations, schedules, and budgets
• ALDOT experience is required
• PE required
• Experienced in DOT design methods, plan preparation, standards, and specifications
• Demonstrated capabilities and success in managing medium to large projects, multi-office projects, and/or multiple projects
• Proven leadership, communication, mentoring and client liaison skills
• Proficiency with OpenRoads, Geopak expertise required
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• 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 and long-term
• Wellness incentives
• Student Debt Retirement Match
• Additional voluntary benefits

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