Director, Roadway & Civil Engineering – AVP, Mid Atlantic

CL 14e3ab81 2b6a 4870 a48b f1afe5668d08; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) plan

PTO & Holidays

Life/AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness incentives

Student Debt Match

Job summary

Volkert, an employee-owned design firm, seeks a Director of Roadway/Civil Engineering, AVP for the Mid Atlantic Region in Virginia. Lead a multi-disciplinary team, oversee highway projects, pursue new contracts, and guide roadway design from concept to construction. Requires PE in VA, 20+ years of civil experience, and strong client relations.

Volkert emphasizes ESOP ownership, competitive compensation, work-life balance, and professional growth across all offices nationwide.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience in highway design including geometrics, grading and drainage, erosion and sediment control, storm water management, traffic control, signing and pavement marking, utility coordination, and ROW acquisition and construction plan development.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening per federal guidelines.
• Valid driver’s license and a satisfactory MVR.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and grow a team of professional staff and coordinate with other departments to achieve goals.
• Senior management and oversight of roadway/civil contracts.
• Identify and pursue roadway project opportunities for standard and alternative delivery.
• Oversee and participate in design and review of roadway plan development for transportation projects.

Skills

Team leadership

Client management

Communication

Problem solving

Collaboration

Highway design knowledge

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

VA Professional Engineer license

Job description

Volkert, an employee-owned design firm, seeks a Director of Roadway/Civil Engineering, AVP for the Mid Atlantic Region in Virginia. Lead a multi-disciplinary team, oversee highway projects, pursue new contracts, and guide roadway design from concept to construction. Requires PE in VA, 20+ years of civil experience, and strong client relations.

Volkert emphasizes ESOP ownership, competitive compensation, work-life balance, and professional growth across all offices nationwide.