Senior Highway Project Manager / Engineer

VHB • Wethersfield, CT

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About The Position

VHB’s Wethersfield, CT office is seeking a Senior Highway Project Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic and growing Transportation Team, and to be a part of delivering CT's roadway and safety projects. This position provides an opportunity to lead complex transportation projects while playing an important role in expanding and shaping the group. We are looking for someone with a blend of project management skills, technical expertise, and innovative thinking. Experience working with CTDOT is required and experience with local agencies is a plus.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field of study required
• Master's degree a plus and may substitute for 1 year of experience
• 11-15 years of professional transportation engineering experience, with at least 5 years of experience working with CTDOT required
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required; CT PE preferred
• Substantial professional expertise with progressive highway design projects required

Nice To Haves

• Experience with local agencies
• Advanced knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures in highway engineering
• Advanced knowledge of state regulations governing transportation design
• Software: MicroStation Open Roads Designer, Civil3D a plus

Responsibilities

• Serve as Senior Project Manager for CTDOT and Municipal clients
• Develop and manage client relationships
• Manage staff, and provide technical and professional development of staff
• Assist with strategy for expansion of transportation services throughout CT
• Monitor project financial performance
• Attend and lead meetings with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to establish their needs and discuss/navigate transportation design/permitting challenges
• Develop and execute scope associated with transportation design projects
• Participate in professional organizations that promote relationships with clients and teaming partners
• Develop new project opportunities, and prepare and manage proposal submissions
• Managing large multi-disciplinary highway reconstruction projects, both traditional bid-build and alternate delivery (Design-Build, PPP, etc.)
• Assist with the production and delivering transportation projects through the construction administration phase
• Pre-design project planning and financial management
• Design of highways and roads including the development of geometric layout, grading, and drainage, working with utilities, and environmental permitting
• Development of technical design and specification documents

Benefits

• Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
• Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
• Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
• Focus on learning, development, and career growth
• Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees