Senior Transportation Project Leader

Volkert Inc.; Benbar (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical, Dental, & Vision

401(k) retirement plan with employer匹

PTO and holidays

Life/AD&D insurance

Job summary

Volkert is seeking an experienced Transportation Project Manager to support our Gulf Region located in Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. The role focuses on project management, plan reviews, and coordinating multidisciplinary teams to deliver transportation projects successfully.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in transportation engineering, an ABET-accredited engineering degree, and a valid Alabama PE license. Strong communication, budgeting, and business development skills are essential.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 5+ years of transportation engineering experience with progressive responsibilities.
• Alabama Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience with industry software such as MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, InRoads, ArcGIS, Synchro, VISSIM, SIDRA, or HCS.
• Proficiency with MS Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage schedules and travel as needed.
• Valid driver's license and satisfactory MVR.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management and plan review for Volkert clients in Alabama.
• Organize activities, schedules, and reports for transportation projects.
• Lead or assist in developing project designs and direct designers.
• Provide technical design and guidance on roadway design and traffic studies.
• Prepare engineering studies, documents, and reports.
• Prepare, issue, and track project documentation (contracts, change orders).
• Manage project budgets to meet financial metrics.
• Attend project meetings and interact with clients and the public.
• Market to new and existing clients and participate in business development.
• Assist in developing junior staff and Engineering Interns.
• Adhere to quality assurance/quality control standards.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

B.S./M.S. in Civil Engineering ABET-accredited

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

InRoads

ArcGIS

Synchro

Vissim

SIDRA

HCS

Job description

Volkert is seeking an experienced Transportation Project Manager to support our Gulf Region located in Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. The role focuses on project management, plan reviews, and coordinating multidisciplinary teams to deliver transportation projects successfully.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in transportation engineering, an ABET-accredited engineering degree, and a valid Alabama PE license. Strong communication, budgeting, and business development skills are essential.