Are we the road to your future?
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.
We are currently searching for an experienced VA Director of Roadway / Civil Engineering to support our Mid Atlantic Region located in Northern Virginia .
What you’ll be doing :
- Lead, manage and grow a team of professional staff, as well as coordinate with other departments as needed, to successfully achieve project, program and regional goals
- Responsible for the senior management and oversight of roadway / civil contracts
- Responsible for identifying and pursuing roadway project / contract opportunities for both standard and alternative delivery
- Oversee and participate as needed in the design and review of all phases of roadway plan development for our various transportation projects
What you need to have :
Qualified candidates will have, at a minimum, a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related fieldProfessional engineering license in VA is required20+ years of civil engineering experience, along with staff management experienceGood verbal and written communication skills are requiredExperience executing projects and supporting staff in a multi-disciplinary environmentAbility to lead, pursue and oversee multiple projects / contracts simultaneouslyStrong problem resolution capabilitiesExcellent client management skillsRequires good collaborative skills with a strong work ethicThe successful candidate will have experience in highway design including : Highway geometrics, grading and drainage, erosion and sediment control, storm water management, traffic control, signing and pavement marking, utility coordination, and right-of-way acquisition and construction plan development.Characteristics of a successful Volkert team member : Be a brand ambassador for the company who engages in diversity and inclusion,Be self-motivated to meet individual goals and maintain accountability in a team environmentExercise initiative and independent judgement in the solution of work problemsBe able to communicate effectively- verbal and writtenBe able to multi-task in a team environmentVolkert Perks :
Competitive compensationFlexibility and a positive work / life balanceChallenging and innovative projectsEmployee referral programProfessional developmentEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matchingPaid Time Off (PTO) and holidaysMedical, Dental, & VisionEmployer-Paid Life / AD&D insuranceEmployer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disabilityWellness incentivesAdditional voluntary benefitsThe 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
Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.
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