Vice President, Indiana Practice Leader

Vice President/Practice Leader – Indiana

Location:

Indianapolis, IN.

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.

• Provide leadership, direction, and performance guidance to ensure all staff are well supported and provided appropriate opportunities for growth and professional development.
• Lead engineering operations and activities, including planning, design, and directing infrastructure projects.
• Support the long‑term strategy, growth, and pipeline development of civil engineering work for Volkert.
• Provide expertise and guidance on projects and systems and collaborate with senior leadership to determine business goals or initiatives and 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.
• Ensure development of project plans and cost‑effective systems in line with the organization’s business plan and vision.
• Establish and administer budgets for multiple projects, monitor and control costs, and review and approve cost‑control reports, cost estimates, and staffing requirements for projects.
• Control work‑in‑process, ensure accurate client billings, and monitor outstanding accounts receivable and collection efforts on Midwest Regions’ projects.
• Supervise and monitor client relationship strategies.
• Assist with recruitment and growth of the region.
• Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development.

• 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).

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.

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Medical…