Sr. Project Manager/Team Leader

Volkert, Inc.; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan with matching

Paid time off and holidays

Life/AD&D insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Wellness incentives

Student debt retirement match

Job summary

Volkert, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Project Manager/Team Leader to lead Arkansas engineering operations and drive growth across the Gulf Region. You will oversee design and delivery of transportation projects, build client relationships, and lead a talented team through complex, high-impact work.

The role emphasizes profitability, design issue resolution, and active involvement in project troubleshooting. Extensive leadership, resource development, and business development activities are expected.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil Engineering from ABET accredited program.
• Licensed Arkansas P.E. certification.
• 10+ years in transportation/roadway, municipal, or water/wastewater.
• 5+ years of management of engineering staff.
• Proficiency with OpenRoads Designer.
• Ability to produce/design deliverables and manage projects.
• Experience with ARDOT.

Responsibilities

• Act as Principal in Charge for all engineering design across Arkansas offices with marketing and operations.
• Grow services, clients, and geographic footprint.
• Lead client relationships and contract management.
• Recruit, develop and retain staff.
• Drive transportation projects to meet financial and technical targets.
• Write winning proposals and participate in interviews.
• Negotiate contracts and own work planning.
• Supervise project execution and deliverables.
• Deliver standout technical presentations.
• Support marketing and business development.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client relationships

Team leadership

Proposals

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

Licensed Arkansas P.E.

M.S. in Civil Engineering

Tools

OpenRoads Designer

Job description

Are we the road to your future?

We're looking for a driven Sr. Project Manager/Team Leader to take the reins of our Arkansas engineering operations and help power the next chapter of growth across our Gulf Region.

This is your chance to lead from the front by building client relationships, growing our footprint across the region, and steering a talented team through complex, high-impact transportation projects. You will be leading the design and delivery of projects profitably while being actively involved in design issues and troubleshooting.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Principal in Serve as Principal in Charge for all engineering design across our Arkansas offices with marketing and operations
• Be a true practice builder by growing services, clients, and geography
• Lead key client relationships and contract management
• Recruit, develop, and retain top-tier staff
• Drive transportation projects to hit financial and technical targets
• Write winning proposals
• Participate in and lead interviews
• Negotiate contracts with confidence
• Own project work planning
• Supervise the execution of work
• Prepare and deliver standout technical presentations
• Fuel marketing and business development efforts

What You Need To Have

• B.S. in Civil engineering from ABET accredited engineering program
• Licensed Arkansas P.E.
• 10+ years of progressive transportation/roadway, municipal, and/or water/wastewater experience
• 5+ years of experience in management of engineering and support staff
• Must be proficient with OpenRoads Designer
• The ability to manage AND assist in the production of design deliverables
• Experience working with ARDOT
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state-specific guidelines
• Valid driver’s license and a satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)

Bonus Points If You Have

• M.S. in Civil engineering from ABET accredited engineering program
• Possess a strong understanding of project management

Why Volkert?

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.

Key Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• 401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
• Employer-Paid Life/AD&DD insurance
• Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
• Wellness incentives
• Student Debt Retirement Match
• 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

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Arkansas AR