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Transportation Project Manager

Volkert, Inc.
Indianapolis, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 6/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/7/2026
Are we the road to your future?

We are currently searching for an experienced Transportation Project Manager to support our Midwest Region located in Indianapolis, IN.

To be considered for this position, applicants must have, at minimum, a high school diploma or equivalent.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Provide plan review and project management for Volkert clients in the Midwest 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 new and existing clients
  • Interacting with clients and the public related to your work and understanding the context of the plans you develop
  • Lead or assist in the development of project designs and directing designers to successfully execute and deliver project work, while implementing client focused strategies
  • Aspiring to work in a team environment and participating in business development efforts and meetings with clients. Working as part of a team to deliver a range of transportation and civil design projects
  • Identifying and analyzing problems using reasoning to arrive at sound engineering conclusions
  • Adhering to company standards for quality assurance and quality control as defined in the quality manual

What You Need To Have

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 3 - 5 years of relevant industry experience
  • Experience in INDOT design methods, plan preparation, standards, and specifications
  • Strong interpersonal and communication 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
  • Valid driver’s license and 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.

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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