Roadway Senior Project Manager

Volkert; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking firm as a Roadway Senior Project Manager, where you will lead innovative infrastructure projects that enhance sustainability. This role involves overseeing project execution, ensuring quality control, and maintaining strong client relationships. With a commitment to employee ownership and professional development, this organization offers a collaborative environment where your expertise in civil engineering will shine. If you are passionate about making a difference and thrive in a dynamic setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexibility and work/life balance

Challenging projects

Employee referral program

Professional development

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical, Dental, & Vision

Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance

Qualifications

• 15-20 years of relevant experience in project management.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Texas.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute project plans ensuring timely completion.
• Maintain direct client contact for technical and scheduling issues.

Skills

Project Management

Client Communication

Quality Control

Problem Solving

Team Leadership

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

InRoads

Job 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.

We are currently searching for an experienced Roadway Senior Project Manager to support our Southwest Region located in Texas.

What you’ll be doing:

Project Execution

• Prepares a Project Execution Plan (PEP) that identifies the project team organization, identifies each specific task or phase and all work that must be performed to complete the project, outlines a schedule to ensure that the project can be completed on time, and develops an estimate and schedule of the manpower requirements needed to complete the project.
• Holds a project kick-off meeting to review the PEP with project team members.
• Ensures Quality Control reviews are taking place and are documented.
• Notifies accounting when the project is ready for the closure cycle and ensures all files and documents are retained in accordance with corporate policy.

Project Monitoring and Review

• Is responsive and maintains direct contact with clients on a continuing basis to discuss technical and scheduling issues.
• Conducts project staff meetings to review progress and further communication and coordination within the team.
• Participates in the month end project review that coincides with monthly billing and status reports.
• Prepares and presents a detailed project review for the Group Manager.
• Prepares and issues a monthly project progress report.
• Reviews Revenue Summary Reports monthly, including the status of A/R and WIP.

Project Control

• Ensures that all technical design changes are approved to conform to the standards, systems and procedures as prescribed by the requirements of the project.
• Solicits the help of the Operations Manager and other Project Managers, as appropriate, to solve scheduling or technical problems encountered in the progress of the work.
• Evaluates the effect of scope changes on project budgets and schedules, then negotiates with the client to increase fees required to accommodate such scope changes as necessary.
• Reviews, approves, and provides necessary documentation for invoicing in a timely manner.
• Maintains client accounts including collection of Accounts Receivable (AR’s).

Marketing and Business Development

• Provides input and participates in business development efforts.
• Maintains professional relationships with all clients.

What you need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Texas.
• A minimum of 15-20 years of relevant experience utilizing TxDOT specific processes, manuals, or guidance.
• Must be proficient with MicroStation and InRoads.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment.
• Valid driver’s license.
• A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR).
• Characteristics of a successful Volkert team member:
• Be a brand ambassador for the company who engages in diversity and inclusion.
• Be self-motivated to meet individual goals and maintain accountability in a team environment.
• Exercise initiative and independent judgement in the solution of work problems.
• Be able to communicate effectively - verbal and written.
• Be able to multi-task in a team environment.

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 disability and long-term disability.
• Wellness incentives.
• Additional voluntary benefits.

EOE-Race/Sex/Vets/Disabled.

Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.