Tennessee Roadway Leader Position Available In Hamilton, Tennessee

Tennessee Roadway Leader Volkert Inc. paid time off, 401(k) United States, Tennessee, Chattanooga 1428 Chestnut Street (Show on map) Jun 10, 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 Tennessee Roadway Leader to support our East Gulf Region located in Brentwood/Nashville, Knoxville, Chattanooga, or Memphis, TN. Candidates must be willing to relocate to Tennessee if out of state. What you’ll be doing: Principal in Charge for all transportation planning, design, and plan production for our Tennessee locations (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 Tennessee roadway staff
Manage transportation projects to meet financial and technical requirements
Writing proposals
Participating in and/or leading interviews
Performing contract negotiations
Project work planning
Supervising the execution of work
Lead the Quality Control/Quality Assurance process for all projects
Prepare and deliver technical presentations
Participate in marketing and business development What you need to have: BS degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university
PE is required (Tennessee PE preferred)
A minimum of 15-20 years of relevant DOT roadway design and plan production experience. (TDOT experience preferred)
Must have proven skills in meeting DOT expectations, schedules, and budgets
Experienced in DOT design methods, plan production, standards, and specifications
Proven leadership, communication, mentoring, and client liaison skills
Proficient with OpenRoads Designer
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
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-SD1 TN