Senior Project Manager & Team Leader — Transportation (AR)

Volkert Inc.; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Medical, Dental, & Vision

401(k) retirement savings plan + match

PTO and holidays

Life/AD&D insurance

Job summary

Volkert Inc. is seeking a Sr. Project Manager/Team Leader to head Arkansas engineering operations and drive growth across the Gulf Region. You will lead the design and delivery of high-impact transportation projects, building client relationships, and guiding a talented team through complex challenges.

You will oversee key client engagements, supervise staff, and participate in business development, marketing, and proposal execution to ensure profitable delivery and technical excellence.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil engineering from ABET accredited program.
• Licensed Arkansas P.E.
• 10+ years of progressive transportation/roadway, municipal, and/or water/wastewater experience.
• 5+ years of experience in management of engineering and support staff.
• Proficient with OpenRoads Designer.
• Ability to manage and assist in production of design deliverables.
• Experience working with ARDOT.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering design across Arkansas offices with marketing and operations.
• Grow services, clients, and geography as a practice builder.
• Manage key client relationships and contract management.
• Recruit, develop, and retain staff.
• Drive transportation projects to meet financial and technical targets.
• Write winning proposals and lead interviews.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Business development

Client relationships

Contract management

Staff management

Proposal writing

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

M.S. in Civil Engineering

Tools

OpenRoads Designer

Job description

Volkert Inc. is seeking a Sr. Project Manager/Team Leader to head Arkansas engineering operations and drive growth across the Gulf Region. You will lead the design and delivery of high-impact transportation projects, building client relationships, and guiding a talented team through complex challenges.

You will oversee key client engagements, supervise staff, and participate in business development, marketing, and proposal execution to ensure profitable delivery and technical excellence.