Airport Civil Engineering Practice Lead

Description

• Development of business relationships and securing of work on all types of airports
• 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
• Coordination of engineering design staff and other disciplines to meet objectives
• Cooperation with other Volkert disciplines to cross-sell aviation-related services to clients throughout the Southeast Region’s footprint
• Development of contract specifications and bid estimates

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive experience in civil engineering
• Proficient knowledge of general office equipment, MS Office, Faarfield, etc.
• Valid driver's license.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Proven existing relationships with airports in Florida
• Experience in business development
• 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 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
• A satisfactory vehicle report (MVR).
• Ability to hire, manage, and motivate staff
• 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.
• Design experience on FAA and State DOT aviation projects within an assigned client base
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or equivalent
• Registration as a Professional Engineer with the Florida Board of Professional Engineers or ability to obtain registration within 3 months

Benefits

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

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance