Volkert, Inc. · 3 hours ago
Vice President, Indiana Practice Leader
Dayton, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
15+ years expVolkert, Inc. is an employee-owned top design firm committed to providing sustainable solutions. They are seeking a Vice President/Practice Leader to lead marketing and operational initiatives in Indiana, ensuring the success and growth of regional marketing and operations while providing technical direction and supporting business development efforts.
Civil EngineeringConstructionService Industry
Responsibilities
Provide leadership, direction, and performance guidance to ensure all staff are well supported and provided appropriate opportunities for growth and professional development
Leads engineering operations and activities, which include planning, design, and directing infrastructure projects
Support the long-term strategy, growth, and pipeline development of civil engineering work for Volkert
Provides expertise and guidance on projects and systems and collaborates with senior leadership to determine business goals or initiatives and to develop, carry out, and meet company needs, goals, and objectives
Provide proactive and strategic leadership for the civil engineering discipline and function, offering direction, expertise, and support to ensure project and work deliverables are successfully achieved within the Midwest Region
Lead business development efforts
Lead mid to large scale engineering projects or tasks including managing scopes, budgets, subcontractors, schedules, and reporting to ensure successful outcomes for our clients
Serve as one of the engineering discipline’s lead representatives to a variety of external entities including Federal, State, and Local agencies, clients, subcontractors, industry-related groups, and various government and community entities
Assures development of project plans and cost-effective systems in line with the organization's business plan and vision
Establishes and administers budgets for multiple projects, monitors and controls costs, and reviews and approves cost-control reports, cost estimates, and staffing requirements for projects
Responsible for control of work-in-process, ensures accurate client billings, and monitors outstanding accounts receivable and collection efforts on Midwest Regions’ projects
Supervises and monitors client relationship strategies
Assist with recruitment and growth of the region
Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
Registered Professional Engineer (PE) required (multi state is preferred)
Preference to have relationships in Indiana
Strong in business development
15+ years of relevant experience in engineering and civil design
Experience leading and mentoring staff, including assigning and prioritizing work and managing against KPIs
Advanced proficiency with civil engineering principles, practices, processes, and standard of care
Strong working knowledge of relevant civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements, and business impact on the organization
Excellent leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to interact with employees effectively, persuasively, and tactfully at all levels of the organization
Frequent travel
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.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (4)
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2023 (2)
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2021 (6)
2020 (3)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Thomas Hand
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
Mike Sampson
Chief Financial Officer
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2023-05-27
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