Vice President, Indiana Practice Leader

at Volkert, Inc. in Champaign, Illinois, United States

Job Description

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We are currently searching for an accomplished Vice President/Practice Leader, to lead marketing and operational initiatives across Indiana. This position will be located in Indianapolis, IN.
This position will provide leadership for the state of Indiana with responsibility for the success and growth of regional marketing and operations according to our sustainable growth goals and metrics. The Indiana Practice Leader will provide technical direction and lead client-facing teams and support the continued growth of our services through effective business development, marketing, and sales. This position will also ensure that our deliverables are developed according to the company's high standards of quality and that our clients are provided with service that meets their expectations as well as Volkert's. The successful candidate will grow service lines across multiple disciplines within Planning, Environmental, Design, Engineering, Program Management, and Construction Management.
What you'll be doing:
Provide leadership, direction, and performance guidance to ensure all staff are well supported and provided appropriate opportunities for growth and professional development
Leads engineering operations and activities, which include planning, design, and directing infrastructure projects
Support the long-term strategy, growth, and pipeline development of civil engineering work for Volkert
Provides expertise and guidance on projects and systems and collaborates with senior leadership to determine business goals or initiatives and to develop, carry out, and meet company needs, goals, and objectives
Provide proactive and strategic leadership for the civil engineering discipline and function, offering direction, expertise, and support to ensure project and work deliverables are successfully achieved within the Midwest Region
Lead business development efforts
Lead mid to large scale engineering projects or tasks including managing scopes, budgets, subcontractors, schedules, and reporting to ensure successful outcomes for our clients
Serve as one of the engineering discipline's lead representatives to a variety of external entities including Federal, State, and Local agencies, clients, subcontractors, industry-related groups, and various government and community entities
Assures development of project plans and cost-effective systems in line with the organization's business plan and vision
Establishes and administers budgets for multiple projects, monitors and controls costs, and reviews and approves cost-control reports, cost estimates, and staffing requirements for projects
Responsible for control of work-in-process, ensures accurate client billings, and monitors outstanding accounts receivable and collection efforts on Midwest Regions' projects
Supervises and monitors client relationship strategies.
Assist with recruitment and growth of the region
Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development
What you need to have:
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
Registered Professional Engineer (PE) required (multi state is preferred)
Preference to have relationships in Indiana
Strong in business development
15+ years of relevant experience in engineering and civil design
Experience leading and mentoring staff, including assigning and prioritizing work and managing against KPIs
Advanced proficiency with civil engineering principles, practices, processes, and standard of care
Strong working knowledge of relevant civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements, and business impact on the organization
Excellent leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to interact with employees effectively, persuasively, and tactfully at all levels of the organization
Frequent travel
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.
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 motor 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 disability and long-term disability
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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