Engineering Office Manager

Overview

Lead engineering office, oversee roadway design, staff, and business development.

Key Responsibilities

• roadway design
• transportation management
• project design
• technical presentations
• quality assurance
• staff supervision

Tasks

-Principal in Charge for all aspects of our Brentwood, TN office (marketing and operations) -Supervising, developing, and growing staff -Leading in the development of project designs and directing junior engineers, designers, and CADD technicians to successfully execute and deliver project work, while implementing client focused strategies -Adheres to company standards for quality assurance and quality control as defined in the quality manual -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 -Manage transportation projects to meet financial and technical requirements -Coordinating with subconsultants -Developing Teams for project pursuits; working with marketing staff to develop proposals; attend presentations and interviews -Applying established and well-defined engineering techniques, procedures, policies, or standards -Coordinate with other Volkert Office Managers to work share -Serves as the senior level engineering technical expert, responsible for roadway design for our Tennessee locations

Requirements

• 15+ yrs
• 5+ yrs
• licensed p.e.
• civil eng.
• project mgmt
• business dev

What You Bring

-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 -15+ years of progressive transportation/roadway experience -Active in Business Development; marketing and client relations -5+ years of experience in management of engineering and support staff -Licensed Tennessee P.E. -B.S. or M.S. in Civil engineering from ABET accredited engineering program -Understands and adheres to assigned phase and task schedules and budgets to ensure timely and cost-effective completion of project -The ability to manage AND assist in the production of design deliverables -Valid driver’s license -Possess a strong understanding of project management -A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR) -Experience working with TDOT

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Benefits

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