VHB · 4 hours ago
Civil Engineering Senior Project Manager
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expVHB is a community-oriented company focused on engineering and planning, seeking a Senior Project Manager for their Atlanta Land Development Planning & Design team. The role involves leading site/civil engineering design and permitting for various land development projects while mentoring junior staff and driving business development efforts.
Asset ManagementCivil EngineeringConstructionConsultingGraphic Design
Responsibilities
Lead and deliver site/civil engineering design and permitting for a variety of land development projects
Serve as Engineer of Record on complex, high-profile projects
Guide teams in developing site layouts, grading, stormwater management, and utility systems
Establish, build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted partner from concept through completion
Mentor and develop junior staff to ensure strong technical fundamentals and leadership growth
Coordinate with survey, environmental, transportation, planning, and legal teams to achieve successful project outcomes
Ensure quality control, manage budgets, and track milestones for multiple projects
Drive business development, identifying opportunities, leading proposals, and expanding VHB’s presence in the Atlanta market
Partners with Atlanta Office Leadership and Marketing Director to lead strategic pursuit decisions
Qualification
Required
BS in Civil Engineering (Master's preferred) and Professional Engineer (PE) license
8–11+ years of civil engineering experience in institutional and/or real estate land development
Proven experience managing projects on time and on budget
Strong technical expertise in AutoCAD Civil 3D, Hydroflow, Microsoft Project, and MS Office
Knowledge of LEED, Envision, and sustainable design practices
Exceptional communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills
An established network of Atlanta-area contacts and a track record of generating new business opportunities
Candidates shall provide a list of key project experiences detailing their specific roles and responsibilities on each project
Examples of work product may be requested
Preferred
Expertise in site design, layout, grading, hardscape, drainage, and planting
Knowledge of land development construction, codes, and regulations
Familiarity with construction materials, detailing, and specifications
Experience with sustainable design (LEED, Envision, low-impact design)
Strong design, problem-solving, and analytical skills
Excellent communication and presentation abilities
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities
Proven success delivering institutional or real estate development projects
Strong business acumen and collaborative leadership skills
Existing relationships and contacts at the decision-making level
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
VHB offers civil engineering, site and transit planning, GIS mapping, consulting, analytics, design-build, and structure designing services.
1001-5000 employees
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