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VHB · 2 days ago

Senior Project Manager – VDOT Design

Richmond, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

11+ years exp

VHB is seeking a Senior Project Manager with extensive Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) design experience to join their growing team in Virginia. This strategic position will play a central role in leading high-profile design projects, pursuing new Design-Build contracts, and expanding VHB’s transportation presence across Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic.

Asset ManagementCivil EngineeringConstructionConsultingGraphic Design

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Laura O'Connell

Responsibilities

Serve as Project Manager and Technical Lead on VDOT transportation design and interstate corridor projects across Virginia

Manage Design-Build pursuits and delivery, coordinating closely with contractor partners to deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions

Lead, grow and support VDOT design contracts, including upcoming pursuits in the I-81 corridor and beyond

Mentor junior engineers and coordinate cross-disciplinary design teams to ensure quality and timely project delivery

Provide technical expertise in highway design, geometric layout, grading, drainage, and VDOT standards

Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including VDOT, local municipalities, contractors, and private clients

Support business development efforts and strategic pursuits, leveraging relationships and technical knowledge to win new work

Contribute to growth across multiple Virginia markets: Richmond, Williamsburg, Virginia Beach, Metro DC, and Tysons

Qualification

VDOT design experienceDesign-Build project managementVirginia PE licenseCivil Engineering degreeDBIA CertificationClient relationship skillsBusiness development skillsEffective communication

Required

B.S. in Civil Engineering

Virginia PE license required

11+ years of progressive experience in transportation engineering, with a focus on VDOT roadway design and interstate projects

Strong familiarity with VDOT standards, procedures, and digital deliverables

Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams, manage budgets and schedules, and deliver quality results

Effective communicator with strong client relationship and business development skills

Preferred

M.S. in Civil Engineering

Demonstrated experience managing Design-Build projects in the transportation sector is preferred

DBIA Certification or willingness to obtain

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

Glassdoor4.0

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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