Engineering Office Manager

Description

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

Requirements

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

Benefits

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

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance