Engineering Office Manager

Volkert Inc.
paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Tennessee, Nashville
Feb 06, 2026
Lead the Market. Build the Team. Drive the Growth. Volkert is seeking an experienced Engineering Office Manager to lead our Brentwood, TN office within our Gulf Region. This role serves as Principal-in-Charge, providing strategic leadership in operations, business development, and roadway design while driving growth across our Tennessee transportation market. If you are a Tennessee PE who thrives on business development, strategic leadership, and delivering complex roadway projects then this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact. What you'll be doing: Own the strategic direction, financial performance, and operational success of the Brentwood office Drive aggressive business development efforts with TDOT and municipal clients Identify, pursue, and win transportation opportunities across Tennessee Serve as senior technical authority for roadway design and complex transportation projects Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing engineering team Develop pursuit strategies, lead interviews, and strengthen key client partnerships Oversee project delivery to ensure profitability, quality, and schedule performance Collaborate with regional leadership to expand market share and cross-office growth What you need to have: B.S. or M.S. in Civil Engineering Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Tennessee 15+ years of progressive transportation/roadway engineering experience 5+ years leading engineering teams Proven success driving business development and winning work Experience working with TDOT and local transportation agencies Demonstrated leadership in managing engineering teams and office operations Strong financial acumen and project management expertise 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 a 100-year-old, employee-owned Top 100 design firm and we are not slowing down. As an ESOP company, when the office grows, you grow. When we win, you win. We are committed to sustainable infrastructure solutions that improve communities nationwide and we are looking for leaders who want to shape the next century of impact. 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 EOE-Race/Sex/Vets/Disabled Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services. #LI-SD1 Tennessee