Vice President, Indiana Practice Leader

Vice President, Indiana Practice Leader – Volkert, Inc. Position located in Indianapolis, IN.

We are currently searching for an accomplished Vice President/Practice Leader to lead marketing and operational initiatives across Indiana. This position will provide leadership for the state of Indiana with responsibility for the success and growth of regional marketing and operations according to our sustainable growth goals and metrics. The Indiana Practice Leader will provide technical direction and lead client-facing teams, and support the continued growth of our services through effective business development, marketing, and sales.

This position will also ensure that our deliverables are developed according to the company’s high standards of quality and that our clients receive service that meets their expectations as well as Volkert’s. The successful candidate will grow service lines across multiple disciplines within Planning, Environmental, Design, Engineering, Program Management, and Construction Management.

• Provide leadership, direction, and performance guidance to ensure all staff are well supported and provided appropriate opportunities for growth and professional development
• Lead engineering operations and activities, which include planning, design, and directing infrastructure projects
• Support the long-term strategy, growth, and pipeline development of civil engineering work for Volkert
• Provide expertise and guidance on projects and systems and collaborate with senior leadership to determine business goals or initiatives and to develop, carry out, and meet company needs, goals, and objectives
• 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 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
• 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
• Ensure development of project plans and cost‑effective systems in line with the organization's business plan and vision
• Establish and administer budgets for multiple projects, monitor and control costs, and review and approve cost‑control reports, cost estimates, and staffing requirements for projects
• Responsible for control of work‑in‑process, ensure accurate client billings, and monitor outstanding accounts receivable and collection efforts on Midwest Regions’ projects
• Supervise and monitor client relationship strategies
• Assist with recruitment and growth of the region
• Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) required (multi‑state is preferred)
• Preference to have relationships in Indiana
• Strong in business development
• 15+ years of relevant experience in engineering and civil design
• Experience leading and mentoring staff, including assigning and prioritizing work and managing against KPIs
• Advanced proficiency with civil engineering principles, practices, processes, and standard of care
• Strong working knowledge of relevant civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record‑keeping requirements, and business impact on the organization
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to interact with employees effectively, persuasively, and tactfully at all levels of the organization
• Frequent travel
• 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.
• If applicable to the position, a post‑offer fit‑for‑duty evaluation to ensure the…