Vice President/Practice Leader

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We are currently searching for an experienced Vice President/Practice Leader who will manage projects and can lead a design team in Brentwood, TN.

To be considered for this position, applicants must have, at minimum, 15 years of transportation and roadway design experience and 5 years’ managing engineering staff.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead and grow Volkert’s presence across Tennessee and the East Gulf region. The Tennessee Practice Leader will be responsible for overseeing regional marketing and operations in alignment with our sustainable growth goals and metrics, while also managing the Tennessee Engineering staff. The role includes providing technical direction, leading client-facing teams, and expanding service lines across Planning, Environmental, Design, Engineering, Program Management, and Construction Management. Key responsibilities include winning and managing projects, executing complex engineering design tasks, and ensuring high-quality deliverables that meet both client expectations and Volkert’s standards. The ideal candidate will also drive business development, marketing, and client engagement efforts while managing project delivery and profitability and remain actively involved in design oversight and problem-solving.

What you’ll be doing:

• Provide strategic leadership and mentorship to support staff development and growth.
• Oversee engineering operations and project delivery across Tennessee, ensuring quality, efficiency, and client satisfaction
• Drive business development, marketing, and expansion of services, clients, and geographic reach
• Manage medium to large-scale infrastructure projects, including budgets, schedules, and subcontractors
• Serve as Principal-in-Charge for the Brentwood office, leading both technical execution and operational performance
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align project delivery with company goals and growth strategies
• Represent Volkert with clients, agencies, and industry partners while fostering strong external relationships
• Support recruitment, proposal development, contract negotiations, and ongoing client engagement

What you need to have:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE), with Tennessee licensure required; multi-state licensure preferred
• 15+ years of progressive experience in civil engineering, with a strong focus on transportation and roadway design
• 5+ years of experience managing engineering and support staff, including assigning work, setting priorities, and tracking performance against KPIs.
• Proficient in MicroStation and OpenRoads, with hands-on experience producing and overseeing design deliverables
• Strong understanding of project management principles and the ability to lead complex engineering projects from planning through delivery
• Familiarity with TDOT standards and experience managing TDOT projects
• Deep knowledge of civil engineering principles, industry standards, construction laws, codes, and regulatory requirements
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of an organization
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently
• 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)

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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