Civil Engineer Project Manager

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc.; Pawtucket (RI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Best-in-class benefits

Learning and development support

Job summary

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc. in Providence, RI is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer Project Manager to lead a cross-disciplinary team on land development and institutional projects.

This hybrid role combines project leadership, client relations, and technical design across grading, utilities, and permitting, with opportunities to mentor four direct reports and shape the office's momentum. Candidates should have a PE license and 8–11 years of relevant experience, plus strong communication and

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering or related field.
• PE licensure required.
• 8–11 years of professional site/civil engineering experience.
• MS degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage Land Engineering projects in a collaborative environment.
• Develop and support new project opportunities and manage proposal submissions.
• Responsible for project financial performance and client relations.
• Develop site/civil engineering plans and specifications for a variety of projects in the region.
• Support preparation of land development design and permitting documents.
• Civil engineering for retail, residential, institutional, renewable energy and industrial site design including grading and drainage design, utility design, and site design/layout.
• Preparation of schematic design, design development, and construction contract documentation.
• Assist in the preparation of permitting, design and construction documents.
• Attend meetings with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to establish their needs and discuss design/permitting issues.
• Supervise design team activities during Construction Administration.

Skills

Site layout

Grading

Utility design

Stormwater management

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

MS preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

HydroCAD

StormCAD

Job description

Civil Engineer Project Manager

Job Locations: US-RI-Providence

Overview

Senior Civil Engineer Project Manager | Hybrid | Providence, RI

VHB's Providence office is growing, and we're looking for a Senior Project Manager who can do more than deliver great projects—you'll help shape the future of our team. In this role, you'll be a well‑rounded leader with broad project portfolio experience which ideally includes institutional, healthcare, higher education, real estate, manufacturing, and industrial projects. You'll enjoy working closely with architects and private developers. You'll step into an established structure as a peer alongside other senior project managers, while also guiding a team of four direct reports and helping fill key gaps created by recent growth and transitions. Success in this role means not only bringing in exciting new work, but also mentoring your team, balancing workloads, and becoming an integral part of the Providence office's continued momentum. VHB delivers comprehensive solutions from site assessment and feasibility studies to permitting, design, and construction administration.

Responsibilities

• Manage work and development of Land Engineering projects in a collaborative environment
• Develop and support new project opportunities and manage proposal submissions
• Responsible for project financial performance and client relations
• Develop site/civil engineering plans and specifications for a multitude of projects in the region.
• Support preparation of land development design and permitting documents
• Civil engineering for retail, residential, institutional, renewable energy and industrial site design including grading and drainage design, utility design, and site design/layout
• Preparation of schematic design, design development, and construction contract documentation
• Assist in the preparation of permitting, design and construction documents
• Attend meetings with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to establish their needs and discuss design/permitting issues
• Supervise design team activities during Construction Administration

Skills and Abilities

• Proficient in site layout, grading, utility design and stormwater management
• Knowledge of local and State regulations governing site design preferred
• Ability to think critically and creatively in a team‑focused environment
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• AutoCAD, HydroCAD, and StormCAD proficiency preferred

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering or related degree/MS preferred
• 8-11 years of professional site/civil engineering experience required
• PE licensure required

Benefits

Building what's next, together.

Our people make the difference. We foster a technology‑empowered, people‑driven, futureready culture where agility, innovation, and collaboration shape how we work every day.

When you join VHB, you'll find:

• Meaningful work on complex projects with real community impact
• A collaborative, inclusive culture that values curiosity and shared success
• Support to grow your skills and lead through change
• Learning and development supported by evolving tools and technologies, including AI
• Best‑in‑class benefits and a flexible, hybrid work environment

VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep‑rooted core values, one of which is diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.