Senior Design-Build PM | Hybrid Work Environment

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc.; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc. in Boston, MA, seeks a Senior Design Build Project Manager to oversee complex infrastructure initiatives from inception through construction and to lead business development efforts.

You will guide multidisciplinary teams, manage schedules, budgets, and deliverables, and provide expert technical leadership while maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring high-quality project execution.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering or a related field; MS preferred (Masters may substitute for 2 years experience).
• 15+ years of progressive technical, project management, and leadership experience in transit and rail engineering.
• Professional license or certification (PE, PMP, CCM, etc.).
• Proven ability to manage a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience managing alternative delivery projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead major pursuits and contribute to the delivery of complex infrastructure projects.
• Manage multiple, simultaneous efforts including projects of various topics and complexity.
• Develop, manage, and maintain project schedules and budgets.
• Lead development of project deliverables and provide quality control.
• Work directly with client project manager and maintain a good relationship.
• Manage financial progress through timely submitting invoices and progress reports and initiation of change orders for out-of-scope services.
• Prepare technical reports and analysis.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams.
• Take an active role in business development and identify new project opportunities.
• Manage and prepare technical and cost proposals.
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations.
• Deliver projects from proposal development through design and construction support.
• Provide leadership for project execution including scope development, technical approach, schedule, budget management, and quality performance.
• Direct and mentor technical staff in the preparation of engineering designs, plans, specifications, cost estimates, reports, and bid documents.
• Serve as a primary technical liaison with clients, subconsultants, and contractors, representing VHB in project meetings and technical discussions.
• Support construction coordination by providing design guidance, addressing constructability considerations, and assisting with technical issue resolution during construction.
• Support client coordination and assist in business development and project pursuits.
• Contribute to team collaboration, mentorship, and the continued growth of the transportation practice.
• Promote VHB's standards for technical excellence, project management, risk management, and quality delivery.

Skills

Interdisciplinary coordination

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Project management

Education

BS in Engineering

MS preferred

Job description

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc. in Boston, MA, seeks a Senior Design Build Project Manager to oversee complex infrastructure initiatives from inception through construction and to lead business development efforts.

You will guide multidisciplinary teams, manage schedules, budgets, and deliverables, and provide expert technical leadership while maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring high-quality project execution.