Transportation Design Section Manager

Are we the road to your future?

We are currently searching for an experienced

Transportation Design Section Manager

to manage projects and lead a design team in our

West Region

located in

Cottonwood Heights, UT .

This is an exciting opportunity to help continue to expand our services across the West Region and manage the operations of the Utah Engineering staff and win / manage projects. This position is responsible for complex engineering design tasks as well as marketing, business development, and client contact. Additional activities include managing the design and delivery of projects profitably while being actively involved in design issues and troubleshooting.

To be considered for this position, applicants musthave, at minimum, PE in Utah, 15 years of progressive Transportation / Roadway / Structural experience, 10+ years of working with UDOT, and 5 years of experience in management of engineering and support staff.

What you'll be doing :

Principal in Charge for all engineering design aspects of our Utah office (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 staff

Manage transportation projects to meet financial and technical requirements

Writing proposals

Participating and / or leading interviews

Performing contract negotiations

Project work planning

Supervising the execution of work

Prepare and deliver technical presentations

Participate in marketing and business development

What you need to have :

B.S. or M.S. in Civil engineering from ABET accredited engineering program

Licensed Utah P.E.

15+ years of progressive transportation / roadway / structural experience

5+ years of experience in management of engineering and support staff

Must be proficient with MicroStation and OpenRoads

Possess a strong understanding of project management

The ability to manage AND assist in the production of design deliverables

Experience working with UDOT

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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