Senior Project Manager — Transportation Infrastructure

Job overview

The Senior Project Manager — Transportation Infrastructure role supports Volkert’s Southwest Region in Monroe, LA. Compensation is not specified. Volkert provides engineering and infrastructure solutions focused on sustainability, communities, the environment, and natural resources. The project leader supports owners in delivering transportation infrastructure projects on schedule and in compliance with federal requirements. The role coordinates technical work, agencies, jurisdictions, and community stakeholders, balancing engineering constraints, policy goals, and stakeholder needs to advance project objectives.

What you'll do

• Lead the consultant’s project role
• support owner project leadership and on-time delivery
• manage project tasks and stakeholder coordination
• address technical issues
• connect engineering and construction requirements to project objectives
• help meet DOT schedules
• recommend solutions that balance technical, policy, and stakeholder needs
• coordinate with agencies, local jurisdictions, community members, and businesses
• work within safety and quality programs.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior project manager

transportation infrastructure

monroe la

volkert

civil engineering

professional engineer

dot

fhwa

project delivery

stakeholder coordination

employee-owned

20+ years experience

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) with employer matching
• paid time off and holidays
• employer-paid life and disability insurance
• wellness incentives
• student debt retirement match
• voluntary benefits.

Why this role

Requires a civil engineering degree or equivalent experience, 20+ years in transportation infrastructure development and construction, and Professional Engineer licensure. Louisiana PE licensure and familiarity with DOT and FHWA policies are preferred.

About the employer

Volkert Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction. Sector: 23.