Senior Roadway Engineer/Project Manager

Volkert, Inc.; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) matching

PTO & Holidays

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

Wellness program

Student debt match

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Volkert, Inc. Gulf Region seeks an experienced Senior Roadway Engineer/Project Manager to support projects in Mississippi and/or Tennessee. Ideal candidates will be based in or willing to relocate to MS or TN and bring a strong background in roadway design and DOT project delivery.

The role emphasizes plan reviews, project management, documentation, client communication, and business development with local municipalities, with opportunities for growth in an employee-owned firm.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university.
• 10+ years of experience in roadway design.
• Previous DOT experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Proven ability to meet DOT standards, schedules, and budgets.
• Proficiency in OpenRoads (Geopak experience preferred).
• Strong knowledge of DOT design methods, standards, and specifications.
• Demonstrated experience managing medium to large, multi-office, or concurrent projects.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide plan review and project management for DOT and local municipal projects.
• Coordinate project activities, schedules, and reporting for assigned work.
• Prepare, issue, and track project documentation, including contracts, change orders, and client approvals.
• Develop correspondence and documentation for clients, vendors, and regulatory agencies.
• Support project financial processes, including invoices and purchase orders.
• Prepare and edit meeting minutes, reports, and presentations.
• Assist with project submittals and bidding activities.
• Provide technical and administrative support to the project team.
• Support client relationships and contribute to business development with local municipalities.

Skills

DOT experience

Roadway design experience

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

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 Gulf Region located in Mississippi and/or Tennessee. Candidates should be based in or open to relocating to Mississippi or Tennessee.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide plan review and project management for DOT and local municipal projects
• Coordinate project activities, schedules, and reporting for assigned work
• Prepare, issue, and track project documentation, including contracts, change orders, and client approvals
• Develop correspondence and documentation for clients, vendors, and regulatory agencies
• Support project financial processes, including invoices and purchase orders
• Prepare and edit meeting minutes, reports, and presentations
• Assist with project submittals and bidding activities
• Provide technical and administrative support to the project team
• Support client relationships and contribute to business development with local municipalities

What You Need To Have

• BS in Civil Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university
• 10+ years of experience in roadway design
• Previous DOT experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Proven ability to meet DOT standards, schedules, and budgets
• Proficiency in OpenRoads (Geopak experience preferred)
• Strong knowledge of DOT design methods, standards, and specifications
• Demonstrated experience managing medium to large, multi-office, or concurrent projectsAbility 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
• Proven leadership, mentoring, and client management experience

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. At Volkert, we pride ourselves on providing all of our employees with competitive compensation, positive work/life balance, and professional development opportunities, as well as fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace in all of our offices nationwide.

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

The words from our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas A. Hand, PE, capture best how you can make an impact while working for Volkert. “ 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

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

Mississippi MS Tennessee TN