Engineering Office Manager

CL 14e3ab81 2b6a 4870 a48b f1afe5668d08; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; 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

Wellness incentives

Job summary

Volkert in Lexington, KY is seeking an experienced Engineering Office Manager to lead marketing and complex engineering design functions for the Midwest Region. This role requires a Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in Kentucky and 15 years of engineering design experience.

You will be responsible for managerial tasks, project design, and business development. Volkert offers competitive compensation and benefits for its employees, fostering a positive workplace culture and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 15 years of engineering design experience.
• Experience supervising engineering staff.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Manage Lexington office's marketing and financial responsibilities.
• Lead roadway design for projects in Kentucky.
• Supervise and develop engineering teams.

Skills

Transportation/Roadway Design

Project Management

Team Development

Client Relations

Education

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

Licensed Kentucky P.E.

Job description

Are we the road to your future?

We are currently searching for an experienced Engineering Office Manager to support our Midwest Region located in Lexington, KY. This position is responsible for complex engineering design tasks as well as marketing, business development, and client contact.

To be considered for this position, applicants must have, at minimum, a Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in Kentucky and 15 years of engineering design experience.

What you’ll be doing:

• Principal in Charge of managerial aspects of our Lexington, KY office most notably marketing, financial and fiscal responsibilities, team building and operation’s oversite
• Serves as the senior level engineering technical expert, responsible for roadway design for our Kentucky projects and business development opportunities
• Developing Teams for project pursuits; working with marketing staff to develop proposals; attend presentations and interviews
• Coordinating with subconsultants
• Supervising, developing, and growing staff
• Manage transportation projects to meet financial and technical requirements
• Leading in the development of project designs and directing junior engineers, designers, and CADD technicians in Lexington and other Volkert offices, to successfully execute and deliver project work, while implementing client focused strategies
• Applying established and well-defined engineering techniques, procedures, policies, or standards
• Active in Business Development; marketing and client relations
• Understands and adheres to assigned phase and task schedules and budgets to ensure timely and cost-effective completion of project
• Adheres to company standards for quality assurance and quality control as defined in the quality manual
• Coordinate with other Volkert Office Managers to work share
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations
• Additional activities include managing the design and delivery of projects profitably while being actively involved in design issues and troubleshooting

What you need to have:

• B.S. or M.S. in Civil engineering from ABET accredited engineering program
• Licensed Kentucky P.E.
• 10+ years of progressive transportation/roadway design experience or natural gas project management
• 5+ years of experience in management of engineering and support staff and internal team development
• Possess a strong understanding of project management
• The ability to manage AND assist in the production of design deliverables
• Experience working with DOT and/or major utility companies
• 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 and Real ID
• 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 disability and long-term disability
• Wellness incentives
• Student Debt Retirement Match
• Additional voluntary benefits

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