Transportation Design Section Manager

Volkert Inc • Cottonwood Heights, UT

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About The Position

We are currently searching for an experienced Transportation Design Section Manager to manage projects and lead a design team in our West Region located in Cottonwood Heights, UT. This is an exciting opportunity to help continue to expand our services across the West Region and manage the operations of the Utah Engineering staff and win/manage projects. 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 Utah P.E.
• 15+ years of progressive transportation/roadway/structural experience
• 5+ years of experience in management of engineering and support staff
• Must be proficient with MicroStation and OpenRoads
• Possess a strong understanding of project management
• The ability to manage AND assist in the production of design deliverables
• Experience working with UDOT
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening
• Valid driver’s license
• A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)

Responsibilities

• Principal in Charge for all engineering design aspects of our Utah office (marketing and operations)
• Be a practice builder – growing services, clients, and geography
• Serve as the lead with key client and contract management
• Recruit, develop and retain staff
• Manage transportation projects to meet financial and technical requirements
• Writing proposals
• Participating and/or leading interviews
• Performing contract negotiations
• Project work planning
• Supervising the execution of work
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations
• Participate in marketing and business development

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