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Natural Gas Project Manager

Volkert, Inc.
Paxton, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 11/13/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/12/2025
Are we the road to your future?

We are currently searching for an experienced Natural Gas Project Manager to support our Natural Gas Team. This position may be located in any of our Volkert offices.

To be considered for this position, applicants must have, at minimum, a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field (Mechanical, Structural, or Industrial Engineering).

The salary range for this position is $75,000 - $130,000, depending upon experience.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Lead multidisciplinary teams in the design and implementation of natural gas infrastructure projects
  • Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, and resource plans
  • Manage permitting processes with local, state, and federal agencies
  • Prepare and review technical drawings, specifications, and construction procedures
  • Ensure compliance with safety standards, environmental regulations, and company policies
  • Interface with stakeholders including municipalities, landowners, and regulatory bodies
  • Support emergency response and on-call supervision as needed
  • Assist in capital and operational budget planning
  • Manage vendor relationships
  • Mentor junior staff and contribute to training programs

What You Need To Have

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field (Mechanical, Structural, or Industrial Engineering)
  • 10 years of experience in natural gas infrastructure or civil project management
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred, but not required based on degree of relevant experience
  • Strong knowledge of permitting, pipeline design, and construction techniques
  • Proficiency in project management software and CAD tools
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
  • Ability to travel to project sites and work flexible hours as needed
  • 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 and Real ID
  • 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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Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.

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