Senior Transportation Project Manager — Lead DOT Projects (ESOP)

Volkert Inc.

Mobile (AL)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

ESOP
Health benefits
401(k) matching
PTO & holidays
Life/AD&D insurance
Disability insurance
Wellness incentives
Student debt retirement match

Job summary

Volkert Inc. is seeking a Senior Transportation Project Manager to lead transportation projects across the Gulf Region, including Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. The role requires a PE license, a Civil Engineering degree, and 10+ years in roadway design or transportation planning.

You will manage client relationships, guide project teams, and oversee budgets, schedules, and quality control across all phases of work.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 10 years in roadway design, traffic engineering, or transportation planning.
  • PE license and Civil Engineering degree required.
  • Experience with state DOTs, meeting standards, schedules, and budgets.
  • Strong knowledge of DOT design methods, plan prep, and specifications.
  • Proven ability to manage medium to large, multi-office projects and client relationships.

Responsibilities

  • Lead delivery of transportation projects for state DOTs and municipalities, including roadway design and traffic analysis.
  • Serve as primary client contact, maintaining relationships with DOTs and stakeholders.
  • Develop and manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, and staffing plans.
  • Prepare and track project documentation, contracts, change orders, and approvals.
  • Oversee project financial performance including forecasting, invoicing, and PO management.

Skills

Leadership
Communication
Client management
Mentoring
Budgeting
Staffing plans

Education

Bachelor's or Master's 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 transportation projects across the Gulf Region, including Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. The role requires a PE license, a Civil Engineering degree, and 10+ years in roadway design or transportation planning.

You will manage client relationships, guide project teams, and oversee budgets, schedules, and quality control across all phases of work.

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