Vice President, Indiana Practice Leader

Overview

Lead civil engineering operations, business development, and staff for the Indiana region

Key Responsibilities

• project management
• design management
• cost control
• client liaison
• business development
• team leadership

Tasks

-Provide leadership, direction, and performance guidance to ensure all staff are well supported and provided appropriate opportunities for growth and professional development -Lead mid to large scale engineering projects or tasks including managing scopes, budgets, subcontractors, schedules, and reporting to ensure successful outcomes for our clients -Serve as one of the engineering discipline’s lead representatives to a variety of external entities including Federal, State, and Local agencies, clients, subcontractors, industry-related groups, and various government and community entities -Support the long-term strategy, growth, and pipeline development of civil engineering work for Volkert -Provide proactive and strategic leadership for the civil engineering discipline and function, offering direction, expertise, and support to ensure project and work deliverables are successfully achieved within the Midwest Region -Provides expertise and guidance on projects and systems and collaborates with senior leadership to determine business goals or initiatives and to develop, carry out, and meet company needs, goals, and objectives -Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development -Assist with recruitment and growth of the region -Assures development of project plans and cost-effective systems in line with the organization's business plan and vision -Leads engineering operations and activities, which include planning, design, and directing infrastructure projects -Lead business development efforts -Establishes and administers budgets for multiple projects, monitors and controls costs, and reviews and approves cost-control reports, cost estimates, and staffing requirements for projects -Supervises and monitors client relationship strategies. -Responsible for control of work-in-process, ensures accurate client billings, and monitors outstanding accounts receivable and collection efforts on Midwest Regions’ projects

Requirements

• civil engineering
• professional engineer
• 15+ years
• business development
• leadership
• compliance

What You Bring

-Strong in business development -Excellent leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to interact with employees effectively, persuasively, and tactfully at all levels of the organization -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. -A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR) -Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering -15+ years of relevant experience in engineering and civil design -Registered Professional Engineer (PE) required (multi state is preferred) -Valid driver's license -Advanced proficiency with civil engineering principles, practices, processes, and standard of care -Strong working knowledge of relevant civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements, and business impact on the organization -Experience leading and mentoring staff, including assigning and prioritizing work and managing against KPIs -Frequent travel

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Benefits

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

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 and satisfactory motor vehicle report required -potential post-offer fit‑for‑duty evaluation