Sr. Project Manager

Bossierchamber; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Project Engineer to join their team in Shreveport. This role involves supporting project leadership, managing tasks, and coordinating with various stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery. You will work on exciting infrastructure projects, including bridges and roads, while utilizing your engineering expertise and design software. This innovative firm values employee ownership and offers a supportive work environment where you can thrive and make a meaningful impact on community infrastructure. Join a team that is committed to sustainability and excellence in engineering.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching

Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays

Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance

Wellness incentives

Qualifications

• Must have a BS or MS in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and MicroStation is required.

Responsibilities

• Support project leadership for on-time delivery of tasks.
• Manage project oversight and coordinate with stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management

Effective Communication

Technical Problem Solving

Teamwork

Stakeholder Coordination

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

MS in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

Job description

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 Project Engineer to support our West Gulf Region located in Shreveport, LA.

What you’ll be doing:

• Directly supports Owner’s project leadership to enable successful on-time and on-schedule delivery of the projects/tasks.
• Responsible for management and oversight of the Project/Tasks, including coordinating with stakeholders and meeting all project requirements.
• Represents the team on technical discussions and has the technical know-how to discuss and resolve technical issues.
• Sees the project’s “big picture” beyond engineering and construction requirements, and understands their interface with the project’s objectives.
• Ability to balance technical constraints, policy goals, and stakeholder needs to recommend optimal solutions to difficult issues.
• Coordinates with multiple agencies and local jurisdictions to provide timely information sharing, win-win solutions, and ultimately obtain project support.
• Coordinates with community and business stakeholders to provide timely information, receive productive input, and responsive issue resolution.
• Assisting in the design, construction, and maintenance of infrastructures.
• These projects may include bridges, roads, tunnels, water, and sewage systems.
• Different roadway design components include typical sections, geometric layouts, drainage analysis, maintenance of traffic plans.
• Assignments will also involve tasks associated with producing a set of construction documents including drafting, computations, specifications, and cost estimate.
• Perform detailed engineering calculations & analysis, and utilizes design software to solve complex issues.
• Responsible for project schedules and client communications.
• Provide QA/QC checks of plans and calculations on each stage of plan submittals.

What you need to have:

• BS or MS in Civil from an ABET accredited program.
• EI Certification may be considered.
• Experience with AutoCad Civil 3D and MicroStation.
• Self-motivated to meet individual goals and maintain accountability in a team environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• General interpersonal skills including active listening, teamwork, responsibility, dependability, leadership, motivation, flexibility, and patience.
• Characteristics of a successful Volkert team member:
• Be a brand ambassador for the company who engages in diversity and inclusion.
• Be self-motivated to meet individual goals and maintain accountability in a team environment.
• Exercise initiative and independent judgement in the solution of work problems.
• Be able to communicate effectively- verbal and written.
• Be able to multi-task in a team environment.
• Competitive compensation.
• Flexibility and a positive work/life balance.
• Challenging and innovative projects.
• Employee referral program.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• 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.
• 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.