Senior Highway Project Manager

VHB; Bedford (NH); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

VHB’s New Hampshire Highway team is seeking a Senior Highway/Roadway Project Manager to lead complex transportation projects across New Hampshire. You’ll guide multidisciplinary teams from concept through advertising, coordinating with clients including NHDOT, municipalities, and regional agencies to deliver safe, efficient roadways and multimodal infrastructure.

This role emphasizes mentorship, adherence to NH DOT standards, and delivering projects on schedule and within budget.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering or related field required.
• 11+ years of roadway/highway design experience.
• 5+ years in management of highway/roadway design projects.
• Current NH PE license or ability to obtain NH licensure within six months.
• Experience with state DOT and federally funded projects; familiarity with NHDOT standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead large, multidisciplinary highway and roadway reconstruction projects in New Hampshire.
• Mentor junior staff in highway design per NH standards.
• Manage delivery from planning through design and construction administration.
• Lead pre-design planning and financial management for NH pursuits.
• Coordinate with NH DOT, municipalities, utilities and stakeholders.

Skills

Roadway design

Project management

Mentoring

NHDOT standards

Licensure readiness

Client/stakeholder coordination

Education

BS in Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

ABOUT THE POSITION

Join VHB’s New Hampshire Highway team and play a key role in shaping the future of transportation across the Granite State. Our team partners with the New Hampshire Department of Transportation, municipalities, and regional agencies to deliver innovative roadway and infrastructure solutions that improve safety, mobility, and community connectivity.

Overview

Join VHB’s New Hampshire Highway team and play a key role in shaping the future of transportation across the Granite State. Our team partners with the New Hampshire Department of Transportation, municipalities, and regional agencies to deliver innovative roadway and infrastructure solutions that improve safety, mobility, and community connectivity. As a Senior Highway/Roadway Project Manager, you will lead the delivery of complex transportation engineering projects across New Hampshire. You’ll manage multidisciplinary teams, guide projects from concept through advertising, and partner closely with clients including NHDOT, municipalities, regional planning commissions, and private partners. Your work will directly contribute to roadway improvements, multimodal access, and resilient infrastructure that supports how people live, work, and move throughout the region. If you’re passionate about delivering impactful transportation projects and mentoring talented engineers while working on meaningful infrastructure improvements, you’ll find a collaborative and purpose-driven team at VHB.

Responsibilities

• Manage large, multi-disciplinary highway and roadway reconstruction projects across New Hampshire.
• Train and mentor junior staff in various aspects of highway and roadway design, with emphasis on NHDOT standards and New Hampshire municipal processes.
• Assist with the production and delivery of transportation projects from planning and preliminary design through final design and the construction administration phase.
• Lead pre-design project planning and financial management, including scope, budget, and schedule development for NHDOT and municipal pursuits.
• Oversee the design of highways and roads, including geometric layout, grading, drainage and stormwater management, coordination with utilities, and environmental permitting in accordance with NHDOT, New Hampshire DES, and local regulations.
• Lead the development of technical design and specification documents tailored to NHDOT and New Hampshire municipal requirements.
• Coordinate with NHDOT staff, New Hampshire municipalities, utility companies, and other local stakeholders to advance projects and support successful public involvement processes.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering or related field
• 11+ years of roadway/highway design experience required, with at least 5+ years managing highway or roadway design projects.
• Current PE in New Hampshire, or PE in another state with the ability to obtain New Hampshire licensure within six months.
• Experience leading state DOT–funded and/or federally funded municipal roadway improvement projects; direct experience with NHDOT standards, procedures, and funding programs strongly required.

Building What’s Next, Together.

Our people make the difference. We foster a technology-empowered, people‑driven, future‑ready 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

We’re growing across the East Coast and are consistently recognized as a great place to work. Ready to shape what’s next? Learn more about what sets our employee experience apart and connect with us.

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.