Assistant Director Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Qualified candidates will have, at a minimum, a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related field
• Professional engineering license in VA is required
• 20+ years of civil engineering experience, along with staff management experience
• Good verbal and written communication skills are required
• Experience executing projects and supporting staff in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Ability to lead, pursue and oversee multiple projects/contracts simultaneously
• Strong problem resolution capabilities
• Excellent client management skills
• Requires good collaborative skills with a strong work ethic
• The successful candidate will have experience in highway design including: Highway geometrics, grading and drainage, erosion and sediment control, storm water management, traffic control, signing and pavement marking, utility coordination, and right-of-way acquisition and construction plan development.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state-specific guidelines.
• Valid driver’s license and a satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and grow a team of professional staff, as well as coordinate with other departments as needed, to successfully achieve project, program and regional goals
• Responsible for the senior management and oversight of roadway/civil contracts
• Responsible for identifying and pursuing roadway project/contract opportunities for both standard and alternative delivery
• Oversee and participate as needed in the design and review of all phases of roadway plan development for our various transportation projects

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