Vice President, Indiana Practice Leader

Overview

Lead Indiana civil engineering practice, driving growth, operations, and client services.

Key Responsibilities

• project management
• cost management
• engineering operations
• design management
• client management
• business development

Tasks

-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 -Assist with recruitment and growth of the region -Responsible for control of work-in-process, ensures accurate client billings, and monitors outstanding accounts receivable and collection efforts on Midwest Regions’ projects -Provide leadership, direction, and performance guidance to ensure all staff are well supported and provided appropriate opportunities for growth and professional development -Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development -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 -Lead business development efforts -Lead mid to large scale engineering projects or tasks including managing scopes, budgets, subcontractors, schedules, and reporting to ensure successful outcomes for our clients -Support the long-term strategy, growth, and pipeline development of civil engineering work for Volkert -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 -Assures development of project plans and cost-effective systems in line with the organization's business plan and vision -Supervises and monitors client relationship strategies. -Leads engineering operations and activities, which include planning, design, and directing infrastructure projects -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

Requirements

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

What You Bring

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

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Benefits

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