Engineering Office Manager

We are currently searching for an experienced Engineering Office Manager to support our West Gulf region located in Brentwood, TN
. This position is responsible for complex engineering design tasks as well as marketing, business development, and client contact.

To be considered for this position, applicants must have, at minimum, a Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in Tennessee and 15 years of engineering design experience.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Principal in Charge for all aspects of our Brentwood, TN office (marketing and operations)
• Serves as the senior level engineering technical expert, responsible for roadway design for our Tennessee locations
• Developing Teams for project pursuits; working with marketing staff to develop proposals; attend presentations and interviews
• Coordinating with subconsultants
• Supervising, developing, and growing staff
• Manage transportation projects to meet financial and technical requirements
• 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
• Applying established and well-defined engineering techniques, procedures, policies, or standards
• Active in Business Development; marketing and client relations
• Understands and adheres to assigned phase and task schedules and budgets to ensure timely and cost-effective completion of project
• Adheres to company standards for quality assurance and quality control as defined in the quality manual
• Coordinate with other Volkert Office Managers to work share
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations
• Additional activities include managing the design and delivery of projects profitably while being actively involved in design issues and troubleshooting

What You Need To Have

• B.S. or M.S. in Civil engineering from ABET accredited engineering program
• Licensed Tennessee P.E.
• 15+ years of progressive transportation/roadway experience
• 5+ years of experience in management of engineering and support staff
• Possess a strong understanding of project management
• The ability to manage AND assist in the production of design deliverables
• Experience working with TDOT
• 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 individual can safely perform the essential functions of the role
• Valid driver’s license
• A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)

Why Volkert?

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. At Volkert, we pride ourselves on providing all of our employees with competitive compensation, positive work/life balance, and professional development opportunities, as well as fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace in all of our offices nationwide.

Key Benefits

• 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

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