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VHB · 2 weeks ago

Senior Project Manager - Transportation Engineering

Wethersfield, CT

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

15+ years exp

VHB is a leading firm in traffic engineering and transportation planning, seeking a Senior Transportation Engineering Project Manager for their Wethersfield, CT office. The role involves leading complex transportation projects, managing client relationships, and developing strategies for service expansion in Connecticut.

Asset ManagementCivil EngineeringConstructionConsultingGraphic Design

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Katie Sapp

Responsibilities

Serve as Senior Project Manager for Municipal, CTDOT, and Regional Planning Agency 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 planning, operations and/or design for projects as necessary

Participate in professional organizations that promote relationships with clients and teaming partners

Develop new project opportunities, and prepare and manage proposal submissions

Qualification

CT Professional Engineer (PE) licenseTransportation engineering experienceClient management experienceAutoCADCivil3DBently CONNECT SuiteMultitaskingLeadership skillsCommunication skillsAttention to detailCritical thinkingTeamwork

Required

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, transportation planning or similar discipline required

15+ years of professional transportation engineering experience, with at least 7 years of experience working in the CT market, required

CT Professional Engineer (PE) license required

Proven success in the state & local government market sectors

Preferred

Master's degree a plus (may substitute for 1 year of experience)

Software exposure: AutoCAD, Civil3D, Bently CONNECT Suite, a plus

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

Company

VHB

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VHB offers civil engineering, site and transit planning, GIS mapping, consulting, analytics, design-build, and structure designing services.

Founded in 1979

Watertown, Massachusetts, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.vhb.com/

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