Water/Wastewater Practice Lead

Overview

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

Key Responsibilities

• qa/qc reviews
• project management
• scope planning
• client relations
• detailed design
• cost estimation

Tasks

-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 -Defining project scope, schedules, and budgets -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

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

What You Bring

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

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Benefits

-Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays -Student Debt Retirement Match -Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) -Wellness incentives -Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability -Medical, Dental, & Vision -401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching -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 (including marijuana testing per federal guidelines) -post‑offer fit‑for‑duty evaluation if applicable -valid driver’s license and satisfactory motor vehicle report (mvr)