What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bridge & Tunnel Section Manager position at Volkert Inc.?
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We are seeking an experienced Bridge & Tunnel Section Manager to lead and expand our engineering practice in Colorado and across the West Region. This role is a blend of business development - winning strategic work with DOTs, municipalities, and other agencies - and operations - delivering high-quality projects, building teams, and ensuring client satisfaction.
To be considered for this position, applicants must have at minimum PE in CO, 15 years of progressive transportation/bridge/tunnel experience, and 10 years of experience working with CDOT.
What you'll be doing:
* Practice Leadership & Growth
- Serve as a practice builder by developing and expanding bridge, tunnel, and structural services across multiple markets.
- Establish and grow client relationships with CDOT and other DOTs, municipalities, and transportation agencies.
- Lead pursuits, including proposal development, contract negotiations, and interview presentations.
* Client & Project Leadership
- Serve as Principal-in-Charge/Project Manager on major projects.
- Oversee execution of projects to ensure technical quality, schedule, and budget performance.
- Act as the lead point of contact for client and contract management.
* Team Leadership
- Recruit, mentor, and retain high-performing staff to support growth of the practice.
- Create a culture of collaboration, technical excellence, and accountability.
- Develop future leaders within the section to ensure long-term success.
* Operational & Financial Oversight
- Manage project work planning, delivery, and financial performance.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and client requirements.
- Provide technical guidance and deliver presentations to clients and industry groups.
What you need to have:
- Colorado PE License (required).
- Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in bridge, tunnel, and transportation infrastructure.
- At least 10 years of direct experience working with CDOT; additional DOT/municipal experience in CO or UT preferred.
- Ability to win and deliver small to large-scale DOT projects through traditional and alternative delivery procurement methods.
- Strong leadership, client relationships, and team development skills.
- 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
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
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