Senior Roadway Engineer/Project Manager

Volkert; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Roadway Engineer/Project Manager to join their dynamic team in Birmingham. This exciting role involves providing project management and plan reviews for local municipalities, ensuring compliance with DOT standards, and leading innovative infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in roadway design, excellent communication skills, and a passion for sustainability. Join a company that values employee ownership and offers a supportive work environment where you can thrive and grow professionally while making a significant impact on the community.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexibility and work/life balance

Challenging projects

Employee referral program

Professional development

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) with employer matching

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical, Dental, & Vision

Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in roadway design with proven DOT skills.
• PE license required and experience with ALDOT is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects and ensure compliance with ALDOT and local municipalities.
• Prepare and track project documentation and correspondence.

Skills

Roadway Design

Project Management

Communication Skills

Leadership

Client Liaison

Problem Solving

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

Tools

OpenRoads

Geopak

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 Senior Roadway Engineer/Project Manager to support our East Gulf Region located in Birmingham, Huntsville, and Tuscaloosa, AL.

What you’ll be doing:

• Provide plan review and project management for the ALDOT and/or the local municipalities in this region
• Responsible for organizing activities, schedules, and reporting in support of assigned projects
• Prepare, issue and track project documentation such as contracts, change orders, client sign-off, etc. for all phases of assigned project work
• Prepare correspondence and documents with clients, vendors and regulatory agencies as required
• Assist with other documents such as invoices and purchase orders; and communicate with outside resources when needed
• Preparing and/or editing meeting minutes and presentations
• Assist with project submittals and bidding activities
• Provide support to project team as requested
• Support our team and client by providing technical and administrative support
• Market local municipal clients
• Perform other duties as assigned

What you need to have:

• BS degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university
• 10+ years relevant experience in roadway design
• Must have proven skills in meeting DOT expectations, schedules, and budgets
• ALDOT experience is required
• PE required
• Experienced in DOT design methods, plan preparation, standards, and specifications
• Demonstrated capabilities and success in managing medium to large projects, multi-office projects, and/or multiple projects
• Proven leadership, communication, mentoring and client liaison skills
• Proficiency with OpenRoads preferred, Geopak expertise required
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• 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

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