Sr. Project Manager/Transportation Team Leader
Volkert Inc.
paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Texas, El Paso
Jun 09, 2025
Are we the road to your future?
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 a motivated and experienced Sr. Project Manager/Transportation Team Leader who manages projects and can lead a design team in EL Paso, TX.
This is an exciting opportunity to help continue to expand our services across the Texas Region and manage the operations of the Texas 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.
What you'll be doing:
Principal in Charge for all engineering design aspects of our El Paso 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 El Paso 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 Texas P.E.
15+ years of progressive transportation/roadway experience
5+ years of experience in management of engineering and support staff
Must be proficient with OpenRoads Designer
Possess a strong understanding of project management
The ability to manage AND assist in the production of design deliverables
Experience working with TxDOT and the El Paso area
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
Valid driver's license
A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)
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
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
EOE-Race/Sex/Vets/Disabled
Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.
Texas
#LI-SD1
Volkert Inc.
paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Texas, El Paso
Jun 09, 2025
Are we the road to your future?
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 a motivated and experienced Sr. Project Manager/Transportation Team Leader who manages projects and can lead a design team in EL Paso, TX.
This is an exciting opportunity to help continue to expand our services across the Texas Region and manage the operations of the Texas 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.
What you'll be doing:
Principal in Charge for all engineering design aspects of our El Paso 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 El Paso 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 Texas P.E.
15+ years of progressive transportation/roadway experience
5+ years of experience in management of engineering and support staff
Must be proficient with OpenRoads Designer
Possess a strong understanding of project management
The ability to manage AND assist in the production of design deliverables
Experience working with TxDOT and the El Paso area
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
Valid driver's license
A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)
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
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
EOE-Race/Sex/Vets/Disabled
Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.
Texas
#LI-SD1
Job ID: 480942705
Originally Posted on: 6/12/2025
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