Engineering Office Manager

Description

• Supervising, developing, and growing staff
• Applying established and well-defined engineering techniques, procedures, policies, or standards
• Principal in Charge of managerial aspects of our Lexington, KY office most notably marketing, financial and fiscal responsibilities, team building and operation’s oversite
• Serves as the senior level engineering technical expert, responsible for roadway design for our Kentucky projects and business development opportunities
• Leading in the development of project designs and directing junior engineers, designers, and CADD technicians in Lexington and other Volkert offices, to successfully execute and deliver project work, while implementing client focused strategies
• Coordinate with other Volkert Office Managers to work share
• Manage transportation projects to meet financial and technical requirements
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations
• Additional activities include managing the design and delivery of projects profitably while being actively involved in design issues and troubleshooting
• Adheres to company standards for quality assurance and quality control as defined in the quality manual
• Developing Teams for project pursuits; working with marketing staff to develop proposals; attend presentations and interviews
• Coordinating with subconsultants

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and Real ID
• Understands and adheres to assigned phase and task schedules and budgets to ensure timely and cost-effective completion of project
• 5+ years of experience in management of engineering and support staff and internal team 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
• The ability to manage AND assist in the production of design deliverables
• Licensed Kentucky P.E.
• 10+ years of progressive transportation/roadway design experience or natural gas project management
• B.S. or M.S. in Civil engineering from ABET accredited engineering program
• Experience working with DOT and/or major utility companies
• Active in Business Development; marketing and client relations
• Possess a strong understanding of project management
• A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)

Benefits

• Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
• 401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• Wellness incentives
• Student Debt Retirement Match
• Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance