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Airport Civil Engineering Practice Lead in Tallahassee

Energy Jobline ZR, Tallahassee, Florida, us, 32318

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We are currently searching for an experienced

Airport Civil Engineering Practice Lead

to support our

Southeast Region,

located in

Florida .

To be considered for this position, applicants must have at minimum a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or equivalent.

What you’ll be doing:

Development of business relationships and securing of work on all types of airports

Development of strategy and oversight of implementation on a wide range of airport projects to include federal and state-funded airport improvement programs, as well as locally funded projects at both public and private use airports

Development of contract specifications and bid estimates

Coordination of engineering design staff and other disciplines to meet objectives

Cooperation with other Volkert disciplines to cross-sell aviation-related services to clients throughout the Southeast Region’s footprint

What you need to have:

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or equivalent

10+ years of progressive experience in civil engineering

Registration as a Professional Engineer with the Florida Board of Professional Engineers or ability to obtain registration within 3 months

Design experience on FAA and State DOT aviation projects within an assigned client base

Experience in business development

Ability to hire, manage, and motivate staff

Proven existing relationships with airports in Florida

Management experience with all aspects of a project: grant facilitation, design, bidding, construction administration, and close out to meet project goals on time and on budget

A track record of compliance with the objectives of individual airport master plans, federal grant assurance requirements, FAA and state design standards, and project scopes of work

Knowledge of and experience in the application of FAA Advisory Circulars for airport design and construction, including runways, taxiways, aircraft parking aprons, grading/drainage, and pavement markings

Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Proficient knowledge of general office equipment, MS Office, Faarfield, etc.

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 guidelines may differ from state-specific guidelines.

If applicable to the position, a post offer fit for duty evaluation to ensure the individual can safely perform the essential functions of the role.

Valid driver's license.

A satisfactory vehicle report (MVR).

Why Volkert? 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. At Volkert, we pride ourselves on providing all of our employees with competitive compensation, positive work/life balance, and professional development opportunities, as well as fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace in all of our offices nationwide.

Key Benefits:

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Medical, Dental, & Vision

401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching

Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays

Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance

Employer-Paid short-term and long-term

Wellness incentives

Student Debt Retirement Match

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

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Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or-based recruitment services.

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