Lead Transportation Project Manager – Roadway & Traffic

About Us; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Volkert is seeking an experienced Transportation Project Manager to oversee projects in the Gulf region, including Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. The role involves managing schedules, coordinating teams, and delivering plans and studies for transportation projects.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in transportation engineering, an ABET‑accredited civil engineering degree, and an Alabama PE license or eligibility. Travel and overnight work may be required as part of project duties.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited civil engineering degree required.
• Minimum 5 years in transportation engineering with growing project responsibilities.
• Alabama Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or required.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management and plan review for Volkert clients in Alabama.
• Organize activities, schedules, and reports for transportation projects.
• Lead or assist in developing project designs and direct designers to deliver work.
• Provide technical design guidance on roadway design, traffic operations, signals, and related studies.
• Prepare engineering studies, documents, and reports.
• Manage contracts, change orders, and project documentation across all phases.
• Monitor and manage project budgets to meet financial metrics.
• Prepare correspondence with clients, subconsultants, and regulatory agencies.
• Attend meetings and communicate project context to clients and the public.
• Support business development and market to new/existing clients.
• Assist in mentoring junior staff and engineering interns.
• Adhere to quality assurance and quality control standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Mentoring staff

Independent work

Education

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

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

InRoads

ArcGIS

Synchro

VISSIM

SIDRA

HCS

Job description

Volkert is seeking an experienced Transportation Project Manager to oversee projects in the Gulf region, including Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. The role involves managing schedules, coordinating teams, and delivering plans and studies for transportation projects.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in transportation engineering, an ABET‑accredited civil engineering degree, and an Alabama PE license or eligibility. Travel and overnight work may be required as part of project duties.