Volkert Inc is Hiring an Infrastructure Project Manager – Mega Projects Near Tyler, TX
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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.
We are currently searching for a motivated and experienced Infrastructure Project Manager – 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.
What you’ll be doing:
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-sharting 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
What you need to have:
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 MicroStation and InRoads
Possess a strong understanding of project management
The ability to manage AND assist in the production of design deliverables
Characteristics of a successful Volkert team member:
Be a brand ambassador for the company who engages in diversity and inclusion
Be self-motivated to meet individual goals and maintain accountability in a team environment
Exercise initiative and independent judgement in the solution of work problems
Be able to communicate effectively- verbal and written
Be able to multi-task in a team environment
Volkert Perks:
Competitive compensation
Flexibility and a positive work/life balance
Challenging and innovative projects
Employee referral program
Professional development
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
401(k) retirement savings plan employer matching
Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
Medical, Dental, & Vision
Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
Wellness incentives
Additional voluntary benefits
The words from our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas A. Hand, PE, capture best how you can make an impact while working for Volkert.
“For a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life throughout our communities. We are proud of our one-hundred-year legacy and humbled by the opportunities ahead of us as we look forward to our next century of service. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference.”
– Thomas A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.