Senior Project Manager

Volkert, Inc.; Bossier City (LA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

401(k) with employer matching

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employer-Paid Life insurance

Wellness incentives

Job summary

Volkert, Inc. is seeking an experienced Roadway Senior Project Manager for our Southwest Region in Bossier City, LA. This position requires at least 15 years of experience with LADOTD processes and a BS degree in Civil Engineering.

The role involves preparing project execution plans, maintaining client communication, and managing project budgets and schedules. Our benefits include medical coverage, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and wellness incentives.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant experience utilizing LADOTD specific processes.
• Proficiency with OpenRoads Designer.
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory motor vehicle report.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage Project Execution Plans.
• Maintain direct contact with clients on technical and scheduling issues.
• Evaluate scope changes on project budgets and schedules.

Skills

Project Management

Client Relations

Communication Skills

OpenRoads Designer

Education

BS degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Are we the road to your future?

We are currently searching for an experienced Roadway Senior Project Manager to support our Southwest Region located in Bossier City, LA.

To be considered for this position, applicants must have at minimum 15 years of relevant experience utilizing LADOTD specific processes, manuals, or guidance.

What You’ll Be Doing

Project Execution

• Prepare a Project Execution Plan (PEP) that identifies the project team organization, specific tasks or phases, and all work required 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.
• Hold a project kick‑off meeting to review the PEP with project team members.
• Ensure quality control reviews are conducted and documented.
• Notify accounting when the project is ready for the closure cycle and ensure all files and documents are retained in accordance with corporate policy.

Project Monitoring and Review

• Maintain direct contact with clients on a continuing basis to discuss technical and scheduling issues.
• Conduct project staff meetings to review progress and facilitate communication and coordination within the team.
• Participate in the month‑end project review that coincides with monthly billing and status reports.
• Prepare and present a detailed project review for the Group Manager.
• Prepare and issue a monthly project progress report.
• Review Revenue Summary Reports monthly, including the status of A/R and WIP.

Project Control

• Ensure that all technical design changes are approved to conform to the standards, systems, and procedures specified by project requirements.
• Solicit assistance from the Operations Manager and other Project Managers to solve scheduling or technical problems encountered during the work.
• Evaluate the effect of scope changes on project budgets and schedules, and negotiate with the client to increase fees as necessary.
• Review, approve, and provide necessary documentation for invoicing in a timely manner.
• Maintain client accounts, including collection of Accounts Receivable.

Marketing and Business Development

• Provide input and participate in business development efforts.
• Maintain professional relationships with all clients.

What You Need To Have

• BS degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited four‑year college or university.
• PE in Louisiana.
• 15+ years of relevant experience utilizing LADOTD specific processes, manuals, or guidance.
• Proficiency with OpenRoads Designer.
• Ability to pass a pre‑employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment.
• Valid driver’s license and a satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR).

Bonus Points If You Have

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Key Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays.
• Employer‑Paid Life/AD&D insurance.
• Employer‑Paid short‑term and long‑term disability.
• Wellness incentives.
• Student Debt Retirement Match.
• Additional voluntary benefits.

EOE-Race/Sex/Vets/Disabled.