Senior Roadway Engineer​/Project Manager

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Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities.

We are currently searching for an experienced Senior Roadway Engineer/Project Manager to support our Gulf Region located in Mississippi and/or Tennessee
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Candidates should be based in or open to relocating to Mississippi or Tennessee.

• Provide plan review and project management for DOT and local municipal projects
• Coordinate project activities, schedules, and reporting for assigned work
• Prepare, issue, and track project documentation, including contracts, change orders, and client approvals
• Develop correspondence and documentation for clients, vendors, and regulatory agencies
• Support project financial processes, including invoices and purchase orders
• Prepare and edit meeting minutes, reports, and presentations
• Assist with project submittals and bidding activities
• Provide technical and administrative support to the project team
• Support client relationships and contribute to business development with local municipalities

• BS in Civil Engineering from an accredited four‑year college or university
• 10+ years of experience in roadway design
• Previous DOT experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Proven ability to meet DOT standards, schedules, and budgets
• Proficiency in Open Roads (Geopak experience preferred)
• Strong knowledge of DOT design methods, standards, and specifications
• Demonstrated experience managing medium to large, multi‑office, or concurrent projects
  
  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
• Valid driver’s license and a satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven leadership, mentoring, and client management experience

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