Senior Transportation Project Manager | ESOP & Growth Impact

Volkert Inc.; Benbar (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) + employer matching

PTO & holidays

Life/AD&D insurance

Short-term & long-term disability

Wellness incentives

Student Debt Retirement Match

Job summary

Volkert Inc. is seeking a Senior Transportation Project Manager to lead major transportation projects for state DOTs and municipalities across the Gulf Region (AL, MS, TN). The role requires a PE license, a civil engineering degree, and 10+ years in roadway design or traffic planning.

You will manage scopes, budgets, and teams, develop proposals, and ensure QA/QC. Strong client relations and software proficiency are essential for success.

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, and/or transportation planning.
• Experience working with state DOTs, with a proven ability to meet DOT standards, schedules, and budgets.
• Strong knowledge of DOT design methods, plan preparation, standards, and specifications, or of traffic engineering and transportation planning principles.
• Demonstrated success managing medium to large, complex, or multi-office projects and client relationships.
• Proficiency with discipline-relevant software such as OpenRoads Designer, Geopak, Synchro, VISSIM, SIDRA, and HCS.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening; valid driver's license and satisfactory MVR.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of transportation projects for state DOTs and local municipalities, including roadway design and traffic analyses.
• Serve as the primary client point of contact with DOTs, municipalities, and stakeholders.
• Develop and manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, and staffing plans.
• Prepare and track contracts, change orders, and client approvals across all project phases.
• Oversee project financial performance including forecasting, invoicing, and purchasing.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, meeting minutes, and presentations for clients and regulators.
• Support submittals, bidding activities, and QA/QC processes.
• Guide and mentor project teams and contribute to business development with proposals.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

OpenRoads Designer

Geopak

Synchro

VISSIM

SIDRA

HCS

Job description

Volkert Inc. is seeking a Senior Transportation Project Manager to lead major transportation projects for state DOTs and municipalities across the Gulf Region (AL, MS, TN). The role requires a PE license, a civil engineering degree, and 10+ years in roadway design or traffic planning.

You will manage scopes, budgets, and teams, develop proposals, and ensure QA/QC. Strong client relations and software proficiency are essential for success.