Roadway Senior Project Manager

Volkert Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Volkert Inc. is looking for an experienced Roadway Senior Project Manager to support their Southwest Region. Based in Texas, ideal candidates should have over 15 years in TxDOT processes, a BS in Civil Engineering, and Texas PE certification.

The role includes preparing project execution plans, maintaining client relationships, and ensuring quality control. Key benefits include medical, dental, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant experience utilizing TxDOT specific processes, manuals, or guidance.
• Proficient with OpenRoads Designer.
• Valid driver's license and satisfactory motor vehicle report.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute project plans and schedules.
• Conduct project staff meetings and maintain client communication.
• Review project budgets and schedules, negotiate scope changes.
• Prepare monthly project progress reports.

Skills

TxDOT specific processes

OpenRoads Designer

Interpersonal and communication skills

Education

BS degree in Civil Engineering

PE in Texas

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 Austin, El Paso, Houston, McKinney, Rockwall, Round Rock, San Antonio, or Tyler, TX.

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

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

• BS degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university
• PE in Texas
• 15+ years of relevant experience utilizing TxDOT specific processes, manuals, or guidance
• Proficient with OpenRoads Designer
• 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 and a satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)

Bonus points if you have

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Key Benefits

• 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

EOE Race/Sex/Vets/Disabled