Roadway Engineer Project Manager

CL 14e3ab81 2b6a 4870 a48b f1afe5668d08; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical, Dental, & Vision

401(k) retirement plan

PTO and holidays

Life/AD&D insurance

Short/Long-term disability

Wellness incentives

Student Debt Retirement Match

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Volkert is seeking an experienced Roadway Engineer Project Manager to support our Gulf Region in Birmingham, Huntsville or Tuscaloosa, AL. The role requires an Alabama PE license and will involve plan reviews, project management and client coordination.

You will lead design efforts, prepare studies and reports, and mentor interns while ensuring quality and on-time delivery of projects for Volkert’s clients in Alabama. Strong communication and independent work habits are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Alabama Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 5+ years of project management and design experience in civil/transportation projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide plan review and project management for Volkert clients in Alabama.
• Organize activities, schedules and reports for design projects.
• Lead or assist in development of project designs and direct designers to deliver work.
• Provide technical design guidance and prepare engineering studies, documents and reports.
• Develop engineering interns and manage project documentation and client communications.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Alabama PE license

Tools

MicroStation

ArcGIS

InRoads

OpenRoads Designer

CAD

Job description

Are we the road to your future?

We are currently searching for an experienced Roadway Engineer Project Manager to support our Gulf Region located in Birmingham, Huntsville or Tuscaloosa, AL.

To be considered for this position, applicants must have, at minimum, Alabama PE license.

What you’ll be doing:

• Provide plan review and project management for Volkert clients in Alabama
• Organizing activities, schedules and reports in support of design projects
• Lead or assist in the development of project designs and directing designers to successfully execute and deliver project work, while implementing client focused strategies
• Providing technical design and guidance on projects including preparing engineering studies, documents and reports
• Assisting the team in development of Engineering Interns
• Prepare, issue and track project documentation such as contracts, change orders, etc. for all phases of assigned project work.
• Prepare correspondence and documents with clients, subconsultants, and regulatory agencies as required
• Market new and existing clients
• Interacting with clients and the public related to your work and understanding of the context of the plans you develop
• Adhering to company standards for quality assurance and quality control as defined in the quality manual

What you need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• 5+ years of experience
• Alabama Professional Engineer (PE) License is required
• Other PE licenses and/or certifications are a plus
• Previous client relationships are a plus
• ALDOT or local government design experience preferred
• Able to maintain project schedules, which may require occasional extended hours and overnight travel
• Experience with computer programs such as MicroStation, ArcGIS, InRoads, various CAD, and OpenRoads Designer
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in the use of MS Office tools such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Must be dependable with the ability to work independently to accomplish tasks as well as part of the team to meet deadlines and provide high quality work
• 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
• 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

“For a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life throughout our communities. We are proud of our one-hundred-year legacy and humbled by the opportunities ahead of us as we look forward to our next century of service. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference.”

– Thomas A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

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