Airport Civil Engineering Practice Lead

Overview

Lead airport civil engineering practice, managing design, business development and staff in Florida.

Key Responsibilities

• cross‑selling
• business development
• engineering coordination
• project strategy
• contract specs
• bid estimates

Tasks

-Cooperation with other Volkert disciplines to cross-sell aviation-related services to clients throughout the Southeast Region’s footprint -Development of business relationships and securing of work on all types of airports -Coordination of engineering design staff and other disciplines to meet objectives -Development of strategy and oversight of implementation on a wide range of airport projects to include federal and state-funded airport improvement programs, as well as locally funded projects at both public and private use airports -Development of contract specifications and bid estimates

Requirements

• pe registration
• civil engineering
• faa design
• project management
• ms office
• 10+ years

What You Bring

-Design experience on FAA and State DOT aviation projects within an assigned client base -Registration as a Professional Engineer with the Florida Board of Professional Engineers or ability to obtain registration within 3 months -Experience in business 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 guidelines may differ from state-specific guidelines. -Ability to hire, manage, and motivate staff -Proficient knowledge of general office equipment, MS Office, Faarfield, etc. -10+ years of progressive experience in civil engineering -Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or equivalent -Proven existing relationships with airports in Florida -Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills -A track record of compliance with the objectives of individual airport master plans, federal grant assurance requirements, FAA and state design standards, and project scopes of work -Knowledge of and experience in the application of FAA Advisory Circulars for airport design and construction, including runways, taxiways, aircraft parking aprons, grading/drainage, and pavement markings -Valid driver's license. -Management experience with all aspects of a project: grant facilitation, design, bidding, construction administration, and close out to meet project goals on time and on budget -A satisfactory vehicle report (MVR).

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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

About Volkert, Inc.

-Engineered landmark projects like the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway, still the longest continuous bridge over water. -Expanded into ports, highways, and flood control—shaping major infrastructure from Sugar Bowl stadium expansions to interstate highway systems. -Typical projects include airport terminals, major bridges, urban roadways, transit systems, waterfront, and environmental restoration. -Specialist areas span transportation, water resources, energy, environmental consulting, aviation, and bridge design. -The team includes experts ranging from landscape architects to real-estate specialists, enabling full-service offerings.

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Security Clearance

-pre-employment drug screening required. -valid driver's license with satisfactory motor vehicle record (mvr).