Office Lead Position Available In DeKalb, Georgia

Office Lead Volkert Inc. paid time off, 401(k) United States, Georgia, Atlanta 3379 Peachtree Road Northeast (Show on map) Jun 18, 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 an experienced Office Lead to support our Southeast Region located in Atlanta, GA. What you’ll be doing: Office Manager for all aspects of our Georgia area clients
Be a practice builder – growing services, clients, and geography
Serve as the lead with key client and contract management
Develop annual and quarterly budgets for both marketing and operations
Recruit, develop, and retain staff
Manage diverse civil projects to meet financial and technical requirements
Coordinate with other Volkert Office Managers in the state and the region to work share
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 P.E.
Possess a strong understanding in developing all project management controls including budgeting, scheduling, and staff management
The ability to manage AND assist in the production of design deliverables
15+ years of experience in roadway project management
10+ years’ work experience in the following:
Marketing
Project Management
Personnel Management
Engineering Design
Must have an entrepreneurial spirit looking to add to continual growth in the 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. #LI-HF1 Georgia