Volkert Inc is Hiring a Roadway Office Lead Near Maitland, FL
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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 Roadway Office Lead to support ourSoutheast Regionlocated in Maitland, FL.
What you’ll be doing:
Serves as the senior level engineering technical expert, responsible for transportation planning and design for our Maitland Florida Office
Identifies and formulates critical internal relationships including roles and responsibilities intended to compliment and optimize staff resources and reduce work redundancies
Developing Teams for project pursuits; working with marketing staff to develop proposals; attend presentations and interviews
Coordinating with subconsultants, supervising 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
Active is Business Development; marketing and client relations
Applying established and well-defined engineering techniques, procedures, policies, or standards
Aspires to work in a team environment and is willing to participate in business development efforts and meetings with clients. Work as part of a team to deliver a range of transportation and civil design projects.
Participates in ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies. Coordinates work to ensure best practices with all team members.
Attends appropriate team meetings
Actively look for ways, and reinforce the actions needed, to improve performance within the larger organization
Applies standard practices and techniques to accomplish work assignments
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
What you need to have:
Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program
Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in Florida required
15 years FDOT, FTE, and CFX Roadway Experience
Experience with FDOT all Districts, FTE, and CFX
Previous experience managing projects, personnel, and leading groups
Documented past experience with Marketing Success; growing groups
Must have proven skills in meeting FDOT expectations, schedules, and budgets
Proven leadership, communication, mentoring, and client liaison skills
Familiarity with MicroStation and AutoCAD and other engineering related software packages
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Characteristics of a successful Volkert team member:
Be a brand ambassador for the company who engages in diversity and inclusion
Be self-motivated to meet individual goals and maintain accountability in a team environment
Exercise initiative and independent judgement in the solution of work problems
Be able to communicate effectively- verbal and written
Be able to multi-task in a team environment
Volkert Perks:
Competitive compensation
Flexibility and a positive work/life balance
Challenging and innovative projects
Employee referral program
Professional development
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
401(k) retirement savings plan employer matching
Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
Medical, Dental, & Vision
Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
Wellness incentives
Additional voluntary benefits
The words from our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas A. Hand, PE, capture best how you can make an impact while working for Volkert.
“For a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life throughout our communities. We are proud of our one-hundred-year legacy and humbled by the opportunities ahead of us as we look forward to our next century of service. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference.”
– Thomas A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.