Transportation Project Manager

Volkert • Collinsville, IL

134d • $110,000 - $150,000

About The Position

We are currently searching for an experienced Transportation Project Manager to support our Midwest Region located in Collinsville, IL. 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.

Requirements

• B.S. or M.S. in Civil engineering from ABET accredited engineering program
• Licensed Illinois P.E.
• 7 - 14 years of progressive transportation/roadway experience
• 5+ years of experience in management of engineering and support staff
• Must be proficient with MicroStation and/or Bentley Open Roads Designer
• Experience working with municipalities, counties, or DOT
• Possess a strong understanding of project management
• The ability to manage AND assist in the production of design deliverables
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening
• Valid driver’s license
• A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)

Responsibilities

• 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
• Perform routine aspects of assignments requiring knowledge and application of basic engineering principles
• Prepare engineering studies, documents, and reports
• Prepare engineering analysis to include: preliminary design, final design, and calculations
• Conduct surveys to gather field data
• Prepare drawings, layouts, and other visual aids using computer assisted design/drafting equipment and software to develop designs
• Review the development of designs for compliance with applicable codes, adopted engineering standards, and good engineering practices

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: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree