Senior Project Manager

Socket.dev; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k)

PTO & holidays

Life/AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness incentives

Debt retirement match

Other voluntary benefits

Job summary

Volkert is seeking a Senior Project Manager for the Carolinas Region in Raleigh, NC. You will lead projects, coordinate with Owner leadership, and drive on-time, on-budget delivery while meeting federal requirements.

The role requires a BS in Civil Engineering, a NC PE is preferred, and 20+ years in transportation infrastructure. You will work with multiple agencies and stakeholders, ensuring safety and quality throughout project delivery.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university, or equivalent experience.
• Professional Engineer license in NC preferred, not required.
• 20+ years of experience in transportation infrastructure development and construction.
• Demonstrated knowledge of public policy and transportation issues.

Responsibilities

• Holds the Consultant’s leadership role for the project.
• Directly supports Owner’s project leadership to enable on-time delivery.
• Oversees project tasks, coordinating with stakeholders and complying with federal requirements.
• Represents the team in technical discussions and resolves issues.
• Maintains the big-picture view, interfacing with project objectives.
• Ensures DOT schedule responsibilities are met and risks are managed.
• Balances technical constraints with policy goals and stakeholder needs.
• Coordinates with agencies and jurisdictions to secure project support.
• Engages community and business stakeholders for input and issue resolution.
• Operates within Volkert’s safety culture and applies quality management principles.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder coordination

Policy navigation

Project management

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer license in NC (preferred)

Job description

Are we the road to your future?

We are currently searching for an experienced Senior Project Manager to support our Carolinas Regionlocated in Raleigh, NC.

To be considered for this position, applicants must have, at minimum, a BS degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university or equivalent experience.

What you’ll be doing:

• Holds the Consultant’s leadership role for the project
• Directly supports Owner’s project leadership to enable successful on-time and on-schedule delivery of the projects/tasks
• Responsible for management and oversight of the Project/Tasks, including coordinating with stakeholders and meeting all Federal requirements
• Represents the team on technical discussions and has the technical knowhow to discuss and resolve technical issues
• Sees the project’s “big picture” beyond engineering and construction requirements, and understands their interface with the project’s objectives
• Ability to act decisively and timely to ensure DOT’s schedule responsibilities are met
• Ability to balance technical constraints, policy goals, and stakeholder needs to recommend optimal solutions to difficult issues
• Coordinates with multiple agencies and local jurisdictions to provide timely information sharing, win-win solutions, and ultimately obtain project support
• Coordinates with community and business stakeholders to provide timely information, receive productive input, and responsive issue resolution
• Work within a safety-first culture where protecting our people, clients, and communities is a core value. Through Volkert’ssafety program, you will learn proactive safety practices, risk awareness, and how safety communications are built into daily engineering activities and project delivery.
• Work within a supportive team environment where quality matters and attention to detail is valued. You will be guided in developing good self-checking habits and learning how to review the work of others, while gaining hands‑on experience with Quality Management principles that support high-quality engineering projects.

What you need to have:

• BS degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university, or equivalent experience
• Professional Engineer license in NC preferred, not required
• 20 + years of experience in transportation infrastructure development and construction
• Demonstrated knowledge of public policy and business practices related to transportation issues
• Demonstrated familiarity with DOT and FHWA policies and procedures
• Demonstrated skill in maneuvering through complex political situations with sensitivity to how people and organizations function, as well as, negotiating and leading discussions to reach positive outcomes
• Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and experience to manage, coordinate, and oversee multiple projects/tasks in order to meet on-time, on-budget, high quality business objectives
• 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)

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.

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 incentives
• Student Debt Retirement Match
• Additional voluntary benefits

“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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