Tennessee Roadway Leader

Are we the road to your future?

We are currently searching for an experienced Tennessee Roadway Leader to support our East Gulf Region located in Brentwood/Nashville, Knoxville, Chattanooga, or Memphis, TN. Candidates must be willing to relocate to Tennessee if out of state.

To be considered for this position, applicants must have, at minimum, 15 years of relevant DOT roadway design and plan production experience.

What you'll be doing:

• Principal in Charge for all transportation planning, design, and plan production for our Tennessee locations (marketing and operations)
• Be a practice builder - growing services, clients, and geography
• Serve as the lead with key client and contract management
• Recruit, develop, and retain Tennessee roadway staff
• Manage transportation projects to meet financial and technical requirements
• Writing proposals
• Participating in and/or leading interviews
• Performing contract negotiations
• Project work planning
• Supervising the execution of work
• Lead the Quality Control/Quality Assurance process for all projects
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations
• Participate in marketing and business development

What you need to have:

• BS degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university
• PE is required (Tennessee PE preferred)
• A minimum of 15-20 years of relevant DOT roadway design and plan production experience. (TDOT experience preferred)
• Must have proven skills in meeting DOT expectations, schedules, and budgets
• Experienced in DOT design methods, plan production, standards, and specifications
• Proven leadership, communication, mentoring, and client liaison skills
• Proficient with OpenRoads Designer
• 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
• 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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