Director of Roadway/Civil Engineering, Assistant Vice President

Volkert, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Volkert, Inc. is searching for an experienced Director of Roadway/Civil Engineering, Assistant Vice President, for our Mid Atlantic Region in Northern Virginia. The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, a professional engineering license in Virginia, and over 20 years of civil engineering experience.

You will lead a team, manage roadway/civil contracts, and participate in the design review of various transportation projects. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential for this role.

We offer attractive benefits including Employee Stock Ownership Plan, medical coverage, and 401(k) retirement savings plan.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of civil engineering experience.
• Professional engineering license in VA is required.
• Experience in highway design and multi-disciplinary environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team to achieve project goals.
• Oversee roadway/civil contracts.
• Identify and pursue roadway project opportunities.
• Participate in the design and review of roadway plans.

Skills

Team management

Communication skills

Project management

Problem resolution

Client management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Job description

Director of Roadway/Civil Engineering, Assistant Vice President

Mid Atlantic Region, Northern Virginia

We are currently searching for an experienced Director of Roadway/Civil Engineering, Assistant Vice President to support our Mid Atlantic Region located in Northern Virginia. To be considered for this position, applicants must have, at minimum, a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related field.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead, manage and grow a team of professional staff, as well as coordinate with other departments as needed, to successfully achieve project, program and regional goals.
• Responsible for the senior management and oversight of roadway/civil contracts.
• Responsible for identifying and pursuing roadway project/contract opportunities for both standard and alternative delivery.
• Oversee and participate as needed in the design and review of all phases of roadway plan development for our various transportation projects.

What You Need To Have

• Qualified candidates will have, at a minimum, a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Professional engineering license in VA is required.
• 20+ years of civil engineering experience, along with staff management experience.
• Good verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Experience executing projects and supporting staff in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Ability to lead, pursue and oversee multiple projects/contracts simultaneously.
• Strong problem resolution capabilities.
• Excellent client management skills.
• Requires good collaborative skills with a strong work ethic.
• The successful candidate will have experience in highway design including: Highway geometrics, grading and drainage, erosion and sediment control, storm water management, traffic control, signing and pavement marking, utility coordination, and right-of-way acquisition and construction plan development.
• 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).

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

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