Roadway Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design firm is seeking an experienced Roadway Project Manager in Pittsburgh to oversee transportation design projects. The ideal candidate will manage multiple projects, coordinate design staff, and interact with clients, while ensuring high-quality delivery and adherence to standards.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexibility and positive work/life balance

401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays

Medical, Dental, & Vision

Wellness incentives

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant industry experience.
• At least 4 years of progressive industry responsibility.
• Experience with DOT design methods and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage roadway design projects in Pennsylvania.
• Organize and report project activities and schedules.
• Prepare and issue project documentation such as contracts.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

BS degree in Civil Engineering

Pennsylvania PE

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Are we the road to your future?

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.

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 office.

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
• PennDOT or PA municipal roadway design experience. Experience with other regional clients such as DDOT, WVDOH, MD SHA, and VDOT a plus
• 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.
• Valid driver’s license.
• A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR).

Volkert Perks:

• Competitive compensation
• Flexibility and a positive work/life balance
• Challenging and innovative projects
• Employee referral program
• Professional development
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Employer-Paid short-term and long-term
• Wellness incentives
• Additional voluntary benefits

The words from our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas A. Hand, PE, capture best how you can make an impact while working for Volkert.

“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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