Transportation Project Manager

Volkert Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Medical, Dental, & Vision

401(k) retirement plan + matching

PTO & holidays

Life/AD&D insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

Volkert Inc. seeks an experienced Transportation Project Manager to lead design projects from our Tampa, FL office. You will coordinate roadway design efforts, supervise staff, and ensure timely delivery for the Southeast region, including FDOT projects.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, a PE license, and 10+ years in the field with FDOT design experience. This role emphasizes client leadership and team mentoring in a dynamic, employee-owned firm.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Minimum ten years of relevant industry experience.
• Five+ years of progressive responsibility within the industry.
• FDOT roadway design experience and familiarity with standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide plan review and project management for Southeast region projects (FL-GA).
• Organize activities, schedules, and reporting for assigned projects.
• Prepare and track project contracts, change orders, and client sign-off.
• Correspond with clients, vendors, and regulatory agencies as required.
• Lead project submittals, bidding activities, and design direction.
• Mentor staff and support client relations and business development.

Skills

Project management

FDOT design

PE license

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

Job description

Are we the road to your future?

We are currently searching for an experienced Transportation Project Manager to lead design projects in our Southeast Region in our Tampa, FL office.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for coordination and oversight of roadway design projects and roadway design staff.

To be considered for this position, applicants must have, at minimum, a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.

What you'll be doing:

• Provide plan review and project management for Volkert clients in the Southeast region (FL-GA)
• Responsible for organizing activities, schedules, and reporting in support of assigned projects
• Prepare, issue and track project documentation such as contracts, change orders, client sign-off, etc. for all phases of assigned project work
• Prepare correspondence and documents with clients, vendors and regulatory agencies as required
• Prepare invoices and purchase orders; and communicate with outside resources when needed
• Preparing and/or editing meeting minutes and presentations
• Prepare project submittals and bidding activities
• Lead a project team
• Support our team and client by providing technical and administrative support
• Market new and existing clients (FDOT D1, D7, FTE and local municipalities)
• Interacting with clients and the public related to your work and understanding the context of the plans you develop
• Lead the development of project designs and direct designers to successfully execute and deliver project work, while implementing client focused strategies
• Aspiring to work in a team environment and participating in business development efforts and meetings with clients. Working as part of a team to deliver a range of transportation and civil design projects
• Identifying and analyzing problems using reasoning to arrive at sound engineering conclusions
• Adhering to company standards for quality assurance and quality control as defined in the quality manual

What you need to have:

• BS degree in Civil Engineering
• Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant industry experience
• At least five (5) years of progressive responsibility within the industry
• FDOT roadway design experience. Experience in FDOT design methods, plan preparation, standards, and specifications.
• Proficient with MicroStation, experience with OpenRoads Designer
• PE is required
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• 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)

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. At Volkert, we pride ourselves on providing all of our employees with competitive compensation, positive work/life balance, and professional development opportunities, as well as fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace in all of our offices nationwide.

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&D insurance
• Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
• Wellness incentives
• Student Debt Retirement Match
• Additional voluntary benefits

"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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