Civil Project Manager – Transportation Mega Projects

Volkert Inc • Houston, TX

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About The Position

We are currently searching for a motivated and experienced Civil Project Manager – Transportation Mega Projects who has a known track record of winning work. This Senior Project Manager can be based out of any of our Texas offices. This is an exciting opportunity to help continue to expand our services across the Southwest Region and help drive growth and increase our win rate. This position is responsible for complex engineering design tasks as well as marketing, business development, and client contact. Additional activities include managing the design and delivery of projects profitably while being actively involved in design issues and troubleshooting.

Requirements

• B.S. or M.S. in Civil engineering from ABET accredited engineering program
• Licensed Texas P.E.
• 12+ years of progressive transportation/roadway experience
• 5+ years of experience in management of engineering and support staff
• Demonstrate experience with state and local governments, contractors, transportation agencies and professional organizations
• Strong history and experience with TxDOT projects and programs is a must
• Must be proficient with OpenRoads Designer
• Possess a strong understanding of project management
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment
• Valid driver’s license
• A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the scope development, scope management, and performance of the project to meet project goals and meet financial and technical requirements
• Develops in depth knowledge of client objectives
• Proven leadership, oversight, mentoring and overall management of projects
• Strategize development of new business with new and existing clients
• Attract new clients, ensure customer satisfaction and build strong market relationships
• Prepare and review cost proposals
• Participating and/or leading interviews
• Performing contract negotiations
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations
• Plan, schedule, coordinate staffing levels needed for projects, and coordinate work-sharing opportunities with other offices
• Demonstrate creativity, foresight and mature engineering judgement, and successfully managing multiple projects and task assignments
• Serve as the lead with key client and contract management
• Recruit, develop and retain staff

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees