Transportation Planning Manager

VHB • Charlotte, NC

7h • $125,000 - $180,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

VHB’s Charlotte office is seeking a strategic, experienced, and dynamic Transportation Planning Manager to lead and grow its Transportation Planning Group. The role offers an opportunity to shape mobility in Charlotte and beyond as part of a collaborative, entrepreneurial team focused on smart, sustainable, and people-centered transportation solutions.

The manager leads the Charlotte Transportation Planning group, overseeing business development, client relationships, team development, and project delivery. The role includes guiding complex multimodal transportation planning work, maintaining project quality and financial performance, and building relationships with public-sector and private-sector clients. The manager also represents VHB at industry events and contributes to the growth of the firm’s transportation planning practice.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• 11–15+ years of progressive experience in transportation planning, transportation or traffic engineering, or a related field.
• AICP or Professional Engineer (PE) license in North Carolina, or ability to obtain one within six months.
• Demonstrated success in business development, including winning work with municipalities, DOTs, and private-sector clients.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel regionally as needed.
• Strong portfolio of projects in transportation planning, corridor studies, safety, transit planning, or related areas.
• Deep knowledge of Charlotte-region processes and policies, including CDOT, CRTPO, CATS/MPTA, NCDOT, SCDOT, and other municipal processes.
• Advanced proficiency in multimodal transportation planning, safety, traffic impact studies, and transit planning.
• Proven leadership in developing and executing business development strategies in transportation engineering and planning markets.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, including the ability to engage clients, stakeholders, and the public.
• Ability to oversee multidisciplinary teams and manage complex project portfolios.
• Current understanding of federal, state, and local regulations.
• Strong client relationship management expertise.
• Active involvement in regional industry organizations.
• Experience with public outreach and community presentations.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the strategic leader for the Charlotte Transportation Planning group, with responsibility for business development, client management, and project execution.
• Help grow VHB’s transportation planning practice in the Charlotte area and develop new business development initiatives.
• Mentor and develop engineers and planners, fostering collaboration, accountability, and professional growth.
• Cultivate and grow relationships with regional and local governments, transportation agencies, and private developers, aligning services with client needs.
• Lead complex transportation planning projects, including multimodal urban transportation projects, transit feasibility studies, and neighborhood transportation studies involving transit, vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians.
• Develop and implement stakeholder and public participation strategies.
• Guide technical teams in delivering high-quality work on time and within budget, and provide expert-level QA/QC across traffic engineering work.
• Manage project finances and contract requirements.
• Identify pursuits, pre-position opportunities, lead proposal development, develop pricing strategies, and perform other pursuit activities to secure new work and maintain a robust pipeline.
• Represent VHB at conferences, seminars, industry organizations, and events.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may 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.
• Learning and development support, including evolving tools and technologies.

What This Job Offers

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