Volkert Inc
Sr. Project Manager
Volkert Inc, Shreveport, Louisiana, us, 71150
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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
Sr. Project Manager
to support our
West Gulf Region
located in
Shreveport, LA .
What you’ll be doing:
Directly supports Owner’s project leadership to enable successful on-time and on-schedule delivery of the projects/tasks.
Responsible for management and oversight of the Project/Tasks, including coordinating with stakeholders and meeting all Federal requirements.
Represents the team on technical discussions and has the technical knowhow to discuss and resolve technical issues.
Sees the project’s “big picture” beyond engineering and construction requirements, and understands their interface with the project’s objectives.
Ability to balance technical constraints, policy goals, and stakeholder needs to recommend optimal solutions to difficult issues.
Coordinates with multiple agencies and local jurisdictions to provide timely information sharing, win-win solutions, and ultimately obtain project support.
Coordinates with community and business stakeholders to provide timely information, receive productive input, and responsive issue resolution.
Assisting in the design, construction, and maintenance of infrastructures.
These projects may include bridges, roads, tunnels, water, and sewage systems.
Different roadway design components include typical sections, geometric layouts, drainage analysis, maintenance of traffic plans.
Assignments will also involve tasks associated with producing a set of construction documents including drafting, computations, specifications, and cost estimate.
Mentor junior engineers.
Perform detailed engineering calculations & analysis, and utilizes design software to solve complex issues.
Responsible for project schedules and client communications.
What you need to have:
BS or MS in Civil from an ABET accredited program.
EI Certification.
Experience with AutoCad Civil 3D and Bentley MicroStation.
Self-motivated to meet individual goals and maintain accountability in a team environment.
Has knowledge of local municipalities, funding sources, public infrastructure, and traffic.
Able to maintain project schedules, which may require occasional extended hours and overnight travel.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
General interpersonal skills including active listening, teamwork, responsibility, dependability, leadership, motivation, flexibility, and patience.
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 environment.
Exercise initiative and independent judgement in the solution of work problems.
Be able to communicate effectively- verbal and written.
Be able to multi-task in a team environment.
Volkert Perks:
Competitive compensation.
Flexibility and a positive work/life balance.
Challenging and innovative projects.
Employee referral program.
Professional development.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching.
Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays.
Medical, Dental, & Vision.
Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance.
Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability.
Wellness incentives.
Additional voluntary benefits.
Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.
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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
Sr. Project Manager
to support our
West Gulf Region
located in
Shreveport, LA .
What you’ll be doing:
Directly supports Owner’s project leadership to enable successful on-time and on-schedule delivery of the projects/tasks.
Responsible for management and oversight of the Project/Tasks, including coordinating with stakeholders and meeting all Federal requirements.
Represents the team on technical discussions and has the technical knowhow to discuss and resolve technical issues.
Sees the project’s “big picture” beyond engineering and construction requirements, and understands their interface with the project’s objectives.
Ability to balance technical constraints, policy goals, and stakeholder needs to recommend optimal solutions to difficult issues.
Coordinates with multiple agencies and local jurisdictions to provide timely information sharing, win-win solutions, and ultimately obtain project support.
Coordinates with community and business stakeholders to provide timely information, receive productive input, and responsive issue resolution.
Assisting in the design, construction, and maintenance of infrastructures.
These projects may include bridges, roads, tunnels, water, and sewage systems.
Different roadway design components include typical sections, geometric layouts, drainage analysis, maintenance of traffic plans.
Assignments will also involve tasks associated with producing a set of construction documents including drafting, computations, specifications, and cost estimate.
Mentor junior engineers.
Perform detailed engineering calculations & analysis, and utilizes design software to solve complex issues.
Responsible for project schedules and client communications.
What you need to have:
BS or MS in Civil from an ABET accredited program.
EI Certification.
Experience with AutoCad Civil 3D and Bentley MicroStation.
Self-motivated to meet individual goals and maintain accountability in a team environment.
Has knowledge of local municipalities, funding sources, public infrastructure, and traffic.
Able to maintain project schedules, which may require occasional extended hours and overnight travel.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
General interpersonal skills including active listening, teamwork, responsibility, dependability, leadership, motivation, flexibility, and patience.
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 environment.
Exercise initiative and independent judgement in the solution of work problems.
Be able to communicate effectively- verbal and written.
Be able to multi-task in a team environment.
Volkert Perks:
Competitive compensation.
Flexibility and a positive work/life balance.
Challenging and innovative projects.
Employee referral program.
Professional development.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching.
Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays.
Medical, Dental, & Vision.
Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance.
Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability.
Wellness incentives.
Additional voluntary benefits.
Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.
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