Roadway Project Manager

Volkert Inc.; Gayly (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) matching

PTO and holidays

Life/AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness incentives

Student Debt Retirement Match

Job summary

Volkert Inc. is seeking an experienced Roadway Project Manager in our Mid-Atlantic region, with offices in Pittsburgh, PA or Camp Hill, PA. The role leads roadway design projects, coordinates staff, and ensures successful execution in Pennsylvania.

The ideal candidate holds a BS in Civil Engineering, has 8+ years of relevant experience, and PA Turnpike/PennDOT design exposure with a PA PE license. Responsibilities span project leadership, client liaison, documentation, and business development.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant industry experience.
• PA Turnpike or PennDOT roadway design experience.
• Pennsylvania PE license is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Roadway projects in Pennsylvania, directing designers to deliver project work.
• Hire and manage production staff to support roadway design.
• Organize activities, schedules, and reporting for assigned projects.
• Prepare contracts, change orders, and client sign-offs for all project phases.
• Prepare correspondence with clients, vendors, and regulators.
• Assist with invoices and purchase orders; coordinate with outside resources.
• Prepare and edit meeting minutes and presentations.
• Support project submittals and bidding activities.
• Provide technical and administrative support to the project team.
• Market new and existing clients and engage with stakeholders.

Skills

Roadway design coordination

Project management

Team leadership

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Are we the road to your future?

Volkert is searching for an experienced Roadway Project Manager to support and lead transportation design projects in our Mid-Atlantic Region in our Pittsburgh, PA or Camp Hill, PA office.

To be considered for this position, applicants musthave, at minimum, a BS degree in Civil Engineering.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for coordination and oversight of roadway design projects and roadway design staff.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead and manage Roadway projects and tasks in Pennsylvania for the development of project designs and directing designers to successfully execute and deliver project work, while implementing client focused strategies
• Hire and manage production staff to support roadway design for projects
• Responsible for organizing activities, schedules, and reporting in support of assigned projects
• Prepare, issue and track project documentation such as contracts, change orders, client sign-off, etc. for all phases of assigned project work
• Prepare correspondence and documents with clients, vendors and regulatory agencies as required
• Assist with other documents such as invoices and purchase orders; and communicate with outside resources when needed
• Preparing and/or editing meeting minutes and presentations
• Assist with project submittals and bidding activities
• Provide support to project team as requested
• Support our team and client by providing technical and administrative support
• Market new and existing clients
• Interacting with clients and the public related to your work and understanding the context of the plans you develop
• Aspiring to work in a team environment and participating in business development efforts and meetings with clients. Working as part of a team to deliver a range of transportation and civil design projects
• Identifying and analyzing problems using reasoning to arrive at sound engineering conclusions
• Adhering to company standards for quality assurance and quality control as defined in the quality manual

What you need to have:

• BS degree in Civil Engineering
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant industry experience
• At least 4 years of progressive responsibility within the industry
• PA Turnpike or PennDOT roadway design experience
• Pennsylvania PE is required
• Experience in DOT design methods, plan preparation, standards, and specifications
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• 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.
• 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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