Roadway Project Manager

Volkert Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) retirement with employer match

Paid Time Off

Disability insurance

Wellness incentives

Student debt retirement match

Additional voluntary benefits

Job summary

Volkert Inc. is seeking an experienced Roadway Project Manager to support transportation design projects in the Mid-Atlantic region, based in Washington DC or Springfield, VA.

The role oversees roadway design projects and staff, requiring a Civil Engineering degree and a DC PE license. The successful candidate will coordinate plans, manage schedules, and prepare contractual documents, client communications, and bid/submittal activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• Ten years of relevant industry experience minimum.
• Five+ years of progressive responsibility within the industry.
• DDOT roadway design experience is preferred; experience with VDOT/MD SHA is a plus.
• DC PE is required for this role.
• Experience with DOT design methods, plan preparation, standards and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide plan review and project management for Mid-Atlantic clients.
• Organize activities, schedules and reporting for assigned projects.
• Prepare, issue and track project documentation (contracts, change orders, client sign-off).
• Prepare correspondence with clients, vendors and regulatory agencies.
• Assist with invoices, purchase orders and external communications.
• Prepare/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 interact with the public regarding project plans.
• Lead or assist in development of project designs and guiding designers to execution.
• Participate in business development meetings with clients and teams.

Skills

Roadway design

Project management

Client coordination

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

DC PE license

Job description

Are we the road to your future?

Volkert is searching for an experienced Roadway Project Manager to support transportation design projects in our Mid-Atlantic Region in our Washington DC or Springfield, VA office.

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

To be considered for this position, applicants must have, at minimum, a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.

What you'll be doing:

• Provide plan review and project management for Volkert clients in the Mid-Atlantic region
• 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
• Lead or assist in the development of project designs and directing designers to successfully execute and deliver project work, while implementing client focused strategies
• 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 ten (10) years of relevant industry experience
• At least five (5) years of progressive responsibility within the industry
• DDOT roadway design experience. Experience with other regional clients such as VDOT and MD SHA, a plus.
• DC 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.

"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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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 incentivesStudent Debt Retirement Match
• Additional voluntary benefits