Engineering Office Manager

About Us; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; 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

Job summary

Volkert is seeking an experienced Engineering Office Manager to support our Lexington, KY office. The role involves overseeing complex engineering design tasks, business development, and client contact, requiring a Licensed Professional Engineer and significant engineering design experience.

The position offers competitive compensation, employee ownership, and a commitment to professional development within an employee-owned company.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of engineering design experience.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Kentucky is required.
• Experience leading engineering and support staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage managerial aspects of the Lexington office.
• Serve as engineering technical expert for roadway design.
• Lead project teams to meet financial and technical goals.

Skills

Project management

Transportation/Roadway design

Marketing and client relations

Team building

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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