Civil Project Manager - Transportation

Volkert; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Civil Project Manager in Tyler, TX, where your expertise will drive innovative transportation solutions. This dynamic role offers you the chance to lead complex engineering projects, engage with clients, and mentor a talented team. You'll play a crucial part in expanding services across Texas while ensuring project success and profitability. With a commitment to sustainability and community, this established firm provides a supportive environment for professional growth and development. If you're ready to make an impact in the transportation sector, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for!

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexibility and positive work/life balance

Challenging and innovative projects

Employee referral program

Professional development

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching

Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays

Medical, Dental, & Vision

Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive transportation/roadway experience.
• Licensed Texas P.E. and management of engineering staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage project scope, goals, and financial requirements.
• Lead business development and client relationship strategies.
• Oversee project delivery and ensure customer satisfaction.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Client Relationship Management

Business Development

Communication Skills

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

InRoads

Job description

Are we the road to your future?

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 a motivated and experienced Civil Project Manager - Transportation who has a known track record of winning work. This Sr. Project Manager is based out of our Tyler, TX office.

This is an exciting opportunity to help continue to expand our services across the Texas Region and help drive growth and increase our win rate. This position is responsible for complex engineering design tasks as well as marketing, business development, and client contact. Additional activities include managing the design and delivery of projects profitably while being actively involved in design issues and troubleshooting.

What you’ll be doing:

• Responsible for the scope development, scope management, and performance of the project to meet project goals and meet financial and technical requirements.
• Develops in depth knowledge of client objectives.
• Proven leadership, oversight, mentoring and overall management of projects.
• Strategize development of new business with new and existing clients.
• Attract new clients, ensure customer satisfaction and build strong market relationships.
• Prepare and review cost proposals.
• Participating and/or leading interviews.
• Performing contract negotiations.
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations.
• Plan, schedule, coordinate staffing levels needed for projects, and coordinate work-sharing opportunities with other offices.
• Demonstrate creativity, foresight and mature engineering judgement, and successfully managing multiple projects and task assignments.
• Serve as the lead with key client and contract management.
• Recruit, develop and retain staff.

What you need to have:

• B.S. or M.S. in Civil engineering from ABET accredited engineering program.
• Licensed Texas P.E.
• 12+ years of progressive transportation/roadway experience.
• 5+ years of experience in management of engineering and support staff.
• Demonstrate experience with state and local governments, contractors, transportation agencies and professional organizations.
• Strong history and experience with TxDOT projects and programs is a must.
• Must be proficient with MicroStation and InRoads.
• Possess a strong understanding of project management.
• The ability to manage AND assist in the production of design deliverables.
• 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.
• A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR).
• Characteristics of a successful Volkert team member:
• Be a brand ambassador for the company who engages in diversity and inclusion.
• Be self-motivated to meet individual goals and maintain accountability in a team environment.
• Exercise initiative and independent judgement in the solution of work problems.
• Be able to communicate effectively - verbal and written.
• Be able to multi-task in a team environment.

Volkert Perks:

• Competitive compensation.
• Flexibility and a positive work/life balance.
• Challenging and innovative projects.
• Employee referral program.
• Professional development.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• 401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays.
• Medical, Dental, & Vision.
• Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance.
• Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability.
• Wellness incentives.
• Additional voluntary benefits.

EOE-Race/Sex/Vets/Disabled

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