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Volkert, Inc. · 15 hours ago

Vice President/Practice Leader

Williamson County, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

15+ years exp

Volkert, Inc. is an employee-owned design firm committed to providing creative solutions for sustainability. They are seeking an experienced Vice President/Practice Leader to manage projects and lead a design team, overseeing regional marketing and operations while ensuring high-quality deliverables and client satisfaction.

Civil EngineeringConstructionService Industry

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership and mentorship to support staff development and growth

Oversee engineering operations and project delivery across Tennessee, ensuring quality, efficiency, and client satisfaction

Drive business development, marketing, and expansion of services, clients, and geographic reach

Manage medium to large-scale infrastructure projects, including budgets, schedules, and subcontractors

Serve as Principal-in-Charge for the Brentwood office, leading both technical execution and operational performance

Collaborate with senior leadership to align project delivery with company goals and growth strategies

Represent Volkert with clients, agencies, and industry partners while fostering strong external relationships

Support recruitment, proposal development, contract negotiations, and ongoing client engagement

Qualification

Civil EngineeringTransportation DesignMicroStationOpenRoadsProject ManagementProfessional Engineer LicenseTDOT StandardsLeadership SkillsCommunication SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE), with Tennessee licensure required; multi-state licensure preferred

15+ years of progressive experience in civil engineering, with a strong focus on transportation and roadway design

5+ years of experience managing engineering and support staff, including assigning work, setting priorities, and tracking performance against KPIs

Proficient in MicroStation and OpenRoads, with hands-on experience producing and overseeing design deliverables

Strong understanding of project management principles and the ability to lead complex engineering projects from planning through delivery

Familiarity with TDOT standards and experience managing TDOT projects

Deep knowledge of civil engineering principles, industry standards, construction laws, codes, and regulatory requirements

Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of an organization

Willingness and ability to travel frequently

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)

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

Company

Volkert, Inc.

Volkert’s history began in 1925 when it was founded in New Orleans as Doullut & Erwin to provide waterfront and heavy construction services, as well as airport design services beginning in 1927.

Founded in 1925

Mobile, Alabama, USA

1001-5000 employees