Water/Wastewater Practice Lead

Overview

Lead water/wastewater projects in Florida, managing design, budgets, staff, and client relations.

Key Responsibilities

• project planning
• qa/qc reviews
• project management
• client relations
• design development

Tasks

-Defining project scope, schedules, and budgets -Performing QA/QC reviews of reports, calculations, construction plans, and other technical documents -Providing project management and task coordination for various potable water and wastewater projects -Establishing, developing, and maintaining client relationships -Developing detailed designs, construction plans, technical specifications, reports, and cost estimates for pipeline, pump station, treatment plant, and other water utility projects

Requirements

• project management
• professional engineer
• bachelor's degree
• 10+ years
• business development
• report writing

What You Bring

-Project and task management skills -Proven existing relationships relevant entities in FL -Excellent communication skills -Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related discipline -Registration as a Professional Engineer with the Florida Board of Professional Engineers or ability to obtain registration within 3 months -10+ years of related experience -A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR). -Valid driver's license. -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. -Ability to hire, manage, and motivate staff -Ability to work collaboratively and contribute meaningfully to the success of a project team -Experience in business development -Strong technical report writing capabilities -Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and goal/results driven mentality

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Benefits

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

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.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-must pass pre-employment drug screening, including potential marijuana testing per federal guidelines. -must have a valid driver's license and a satisfactory motor vehicle report (mvr).