Vice President, Indiana Practice Leader

Description

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

Requirements

• Advanced proficiency with civil engineering principles, practices, processes, and standard of care
• 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
• Valid driver's license
• 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.
• Experience leading and mentoring staff, including assigning and prioritizing work and managing against KPIs
• 15+ years of relevant experience in engineering and civil design
• A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)
• Frequent travel
• Strong in business development
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

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