CEI Senior Project Engineer

Volkert Inc•Nashville, TN

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About The Position

Volkert is seeking an experienced CEI Senior Project Engineer to support its Gulf Region in Brentwood or Nashville, Tennessee. The role directs construction engineering administration and inspection projects or programs, oversees staff and project procedures, and ensures work conforms to client standards. The Senior Project Engineer also supports business development, prepares proposals and estimates, reviews technical work and reports, manages project schedules and budgets, and periodically visits construction or work sites to perform inspections. Applicants must have at least 10 years of experience in major road and bridge construction and TDOT experience. A Civil Engineering degree from an ABET-accredited program and a Tennessee Professional Engineer (PE) registration are required. The role also requires project and personnel management experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to meet TDOT expectations, schedules, and budgets. Volkert describes itself as an employee-owned Top 100 design firm founded in 1925. The company emphasizes creative infrastructure and environmental solutions, work-life balance, professional development, and a diverse and inclusive workplace. The position requires passing a pre-employment drug screening, holding a valid driver’s license, and having a satisfactory motor vehicle report.

Requirements

Civil Engineering degree from an ABET-accredited program.
Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Tennessee.
At least 10 years of progressive experience in major road and bridge construction.
TDOT experience and existing relationships; Region 3 experience is preferred.
Previous experience managing projects and personnel.
Proven skills in meeting TDOT expectations, schedules, and budgets.
Proven leadership, communication, mentoring, and client liaison skills.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening; screening may include substances such as marijuana under federal guidelines.
Valid driver’s license.
Satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR).

Nice To Haves

TDOT Region 3 experience.

Responsibilities

Direct construction engineering administration and inspection projects or programs.
Plan and organize the work of subordinate and staff members; develop and/or review project-specific policies, methods, practices, and procedures.
Review programs for conformance with client standards.
Identify and pursue future opportunities.
Develop and maintain professional relationships with organizations to support successful current projects and pursuit of follow-on assignments.
Prepare proposals and estimates for new projects.
Review technical work and reports prepared by others.
Manage projects to meet schedules and budgets.
Periodically visit construction or work sites to perform inspections.