Senior Transportation Project Leader (DOT/Municipal)

About Us; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

PTO and holidays

Life/AD&D insurance

Short/Long-term disability

Wellness incentives

Student Debt Retirement Match

Additional voluntary benefits

Job summary

Volkert is seeking an experienced Senior Transportation Project Manager to support the Gulf Region across Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. The role requires a PE license and 10+ years in roadway design, traffic engineering, or transportation planning.

You will lead multi-office projects with state DOTs and municipalities, manage budgets, schedules, and client relationships. You will guide teams, ensure QA/QC, and contribute to business development while working with regional leaders on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited program.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in roadway design, traffic engineering, or transportation planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of transportation projects for state DOTs and local municipalities.
• Serve as the primary client point of contact with DOTs, municipalities, and stakeholders.
• Develop and manage scopes, schedules, budgets, and staffing plans for projects.
• Prepare, issue, and track project documentation across all phases.
• Oversee project financial performance including forecasting and invoicing.
• Prepare reports, meeting minutes, and client presentations.
• Support submittals and bidding activities.
• Ensure quality assurance and control processes are followed.
• Mentor project teams and foster collaboration and excellence.
• Support business development, including proposals and marketing.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Client relations

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

OpenRoads Designer

Geopak

Synchro

VISSIM

SIDRA

HCS

Job description

Volkert is seeking an experienced Senior Transportation Project Manager to support the Gulf Region across Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. The role requires a PE license and 10+ years in roadway design, traffic engineering, or transportation planning.

You will lead multi-office projects with state DOTs and municipalities, manage budgets, schedules, and client relationships. You will guide teams, ensure QA/QC, and contribute to business development while working with regional leaders on