Senior Project Manager - Highway Design

VHB • Charlotte, NC

14h • $140,000 - $185,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

VHB’s North Carolina team is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join its growing team, with the option to work from the Charlotte office. The role is part of VHB’s Transportation group, which works with federal, state, and local government clients. The position offers the opportunity to lead complex transportation projects and help expand and shape the group, combining project management, technical expertise, managerial skills, and innovative thinking. The role delivers transportation design projects through all stages, from feasibility studies to final PS&E packages at letting.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, transportation planning, or a similar discipline.
• 11–15+ years of professional transportation engineering experience, including at least 10 years working in the North Carolina market.
• North Carolina Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Proven success in transportation and/or state and local government market sectors.
• Substantial technical and project management experience.
• Ability to manage a multidisciplinary team of professionals.
• Advanced knowledge of highway design concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Advanced knowledge of local and state regulations governing transportation design.
• Self-motivation, attention to detail, multitasking, and critical-thinking abilities.
• Strong leadership skills and a collaborative work ethic; ability to excel in a team environment.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Thorough knowledge of NCDOT policies and practices in project delivery.
• Exposure to MicroStation, AutoCAD, and OpenRoads Designer.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Senior Project Manager for federal, state, and local clients.
• Develop and manage client relationships.
• Manage staff and provide technical and professional development.
• Assist with strategy for expanding transportation services in North Carolina.
• Monitor project financial performance.
• Attend and lead meetings with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to establish needs and discuss traffic analysis and transportation design and permitting issues.
• Execute project delivery scopes for transportation design projects from feasibility studies through final PS&E packages at letting.
• Participate in professional organizations that promote relationships with clients and teaming partners.
• Develop new project opportunities and prepare and manage proposal submissions.

Benefits

• Eligibility to participate in the VHB 401(k) plan.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Wellness programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Recognition programs.
• Eligible employees may receive annual incentive compensation bonuses, spot bonuses, and merit-based salary increases.
• Flexible, hybrid work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior