What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Administrator position at Volkert Inc?
We are currently searching for an experienced Project Administrator to join our Southeast Region in Florida.
To be considered for this position, applicants must have, at minimum, a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Construction, Engineering, or Architecture OR a minimum of 8 years relevant industry experience.
What you’ll be doing:
- Provide plan review and project management for the FDOT and/or the local municipalities in this region
- Responsible for organizing activities, schedules, and reporting in support of assigned projects
- Prepare, issue and track project documentation such as contracts, change orders, client sign-off, etc. for all phases of assigned project work
- Prepare correspondence and documents with clients, vendors and regulatory agencies as required
- Assist with other documents such as invoices and purchase orders and communicate with outside resources, when needed
- Preparing and/or editing meeting minutes and presentations
- Assist with project submittals and bidding activities
- Provide support to project team as requested
- Support our team and client by providing technical and administrative support
- Market local municipal clients
- Performs other duties as assigned
What you need to have:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Construction, Engineering, or Architecture OR a minimum of 8 years relevant industry experience, which could include an Associate’s Degree and 4 years of industry experience
- At least 5 years of progressive responsibility within industry
- Ability to pass 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 vehichle 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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