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Sr. Project Manager - Shreveport, United States - Volkert
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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 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 and 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
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
Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.
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