Transportation Project Manager

Volkert Inc•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

Volkert is seeking an experienced Transportation Project Manager to support its Midwest Region in Indianapolis, Indiana. The role provides plan review, project management, technical and administrative support, and coordination for transportation and civil design projects. The Project Manager works with clients, the public, vendors, regulatory agencies, and project teams to help develop and deliver project work while applying client-focused strategies and company quality standards. The position supports project organization, scheduling, reporting, documentation, submittals, bidding activities, and business development. Volkert is an employee-owned design firm focused on creative solutions that improve infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
3–5 years of relevant industry experience.
Experience with INDOT design methods, plan preparation, standards, and specifications.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening; testing may include substances such as marijuana under applicable federal guidelines.
Valid driver’s license and satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR).

Responsibilities

Provide plan review and project management for Volkert clients in the Midwest region.
Organize activities, schedules, and reporting for assigned projects.
Prepare, issue, and track project documentation, including contracts, change orders, and client sign-offs, for all phases of assigned work.
Prepare correspondence and documents for clients, vendors, and regulatory agencies as required.
Assist with invoices and purchase orders, and communicate with outside resources when needed.
Prepare or edit meeting minutes and presentations.
Assist with project submittals and bidding activities.
Provide support to the project team as requested.
Provide technical and administrative support to the team and client.
Market to new and existing clients.
Interact with clients and the public regarding assigned work and understand the context of developed plans.
Lead or assist with project design development and direct designers in executing and delivering project work using client-focused strategies.
Participate in teamwork, business development efforts, and client meetings while helping deliver transportation and civil design projects.
Identify and analyze problems, using reasoning to reach sound engineering conclusions.
Follow company quality assurance and quality control standards as defined in the quality manual.