Volkert, Inc. · 7 hours ago
Engineering Office Manager
Lexington–Fayette metropolitan area, KY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
15+ years expVolkert, Inc. is an employee-owned design firm committed to providing creative solutions for sustainability. They are seeking an experienced Engineering Office Manager to oversee the Lexington office, focusing on managerial aspects, engineering design, business development, and client relations.
Civil EngineeringConstructionService Industry
Responsibilities
Principal in Charge of managerial aspects of our Lexington, KY office most notably marketing, financial and fiscal responsibilities, team building and operation’s oversite
Serves as the senior level engineering technical expert, responsible for roadway design for our Kentucky projects and business development opportunities
Developing Teams for project pursuits; working with marketing staff to develop proposals; attend presentations and interviews
Coordinating with subconsultants
Supervising, developing, and growing staff
Manage transportation projects to meet financial and technical requirements
Leading in the development of project designs and directing junior engineers, designers, and CADD technicians in Lexington and other Volkert offices, to successfully execute and deliver project work, while implementing client focused strategies
Applying established and well-defined engineering techniques, procedures, policies, or standards
Active in Business Development; marketing and client relations
Understands and adheres to assigned phase and task schedules and budgets to ensure timely and cost-effective completion of project
Adheres to company standards for quality assurance and quality control as defined in the quality manual
Coordinate with other Volkert Office Managers to work share
Prepare and deliver technical presentations
Additional activities include managing the design and delivery of projects profitably while being actively involved in design issues and troubleshooting
Qualification
Required
Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in Kentucky
15 years of engineering design experience
B.S. or M.S. in Civil engineering from ABET accredited engineering program
Licensed Kentucky P.E
10+ years of progressive transportation/roadway design experience or natural gas project management
5+ years of experience in management of engineering and support staff and internal team development
Possess a strong understanding of project management
The ability to manage AND assist in the production of design deliverables
Experience working with DOT and/or major utility companies
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment
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 and Real ID
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.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Thomas Hand
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
Mike Sampson
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
Business Journals
2023-05-27
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