Senior Highway Project Manager / Engineer

VHB; Wethersfield (CT); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

VHB's Wethersfield, CT office is seeking a Senior Highway Project Manager to lead complex transportation projects for CTDOT and municipal clients in a hybrid work setting. This role blends project leadership with technical design expertise and client relationship management.

You will supervise staff, guide scope and budgets, develop new opportunities, and navigate design-permitting challenges. CTDOT experience is required, with CT PE preferred, and a track record of delivering highway projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field required.
• Master's degree a plus and may substitute for 1 year of experience.
• 11-15 years of professional transportation engineering experience, with at least 5 years of experience working with CTDOT required
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required; CT PE preferred
• Substantial professional expertise with progressive highway design projects required

Responsibilities

• Serve as Senior Project Manager for CTDOT and Municipal clients
• Develop and manage client relationships
• Manage staff, and provide technical and professional development of staff
• Assist with strategy for expansion of transportation services throughout CT
• Monitor project financial performance
• Attend and lead meetings with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to establish their needs and discuss/navigate transportation design/permitting challenges
• Develop and execute scope associated with transportation design projects
• Participate in professional organizations that promote relationships with clients and teaming partners
• Develop new project opportunities, and prepare and manage proposal submissions
• Managing large multi-disciplinary highway reconstruction projects, both traditional bid-build and alternate delivery (Design-Build, PPP, etc.)
• Assist with the production and delivering transportation projects through the construction administration phase
• Pre-design project planning and financial management
• Design of highways and roads including the development of geometric layout, grading, and drainage, working with utilities, and environmental permitting
• Development of technical design and specification documents

Skills

CTDOT experience

Highway design

Project management

Leadership

Team coordination

Communication skills

CTPE experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree

Tools

MicroStation

Open Roads Designer

Civil3D

Job description

ABOUT THE POSITION

Senior Highway Project Manager | Hybrid | Wethersfield, CT

Overview

VHB’s Wethersfield, CT office is seeking a Senior Highway Project Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic and growing Transportation Team, and to be a part of delivering CT's roadway and safety projects. This position provides an opportunity to lead complex transportation projects while playing an important role in expanding and shaping the group. We are looking for someone with a blend of project management skills, technical expertise, and innovative thinking. Experience working with CTDOT is required and experience with local agencies is a plus.

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Responsibilities

• Serve as Senior Project Manager for CTDOT and Municipal clients
• Develop and manage client relationships
• Manage staff, and provide technical and professional development of staff
• Assist with strategy for expansion of transportation services throughout CT
• Monitor project financial performance
• Attend and lead meetings with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to establish their needs and discuss/navigate transportation design/permitting challenges
• Develop and execute scope associated with transportation design projects
• Participate in professional organizations that promote relationships with clients and teaming partners
• Develop new project opportunities, and prepare and manage proposal submissions
• Managing large multi-disciplinary highway reconstruction projects, both traditional bid-build and alternate delivery (Design-Build, PPP, etc.)
• Assist with the production and delivering transportation projects through the construction administration phase
• Pre-design project planning and financial management
• Design of highways and roads including the development of geometric layout, grading, and drainage, working with utilities, and environmental permitting
• Development of technical design and specification documents

Skills And Attributes

• Self-motivated, attention to detail, ability to multitask, ability to think critically
• Exhibits strong leadership skills
• Strong and collaborative work ethic
• Excels working in a team environment
• Substantial client management, technical and project management experience
• Ability to manage a multidisciplinary team of professionals
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Advanced knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures in highway engineering
• Advanced knowledge of state regulations governing transportation design
• Software: MicroStation Open Roads Designer, Civil3D a plus

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field of study required
• Master's degree a plus and may substitute for 1 year of experience
• 11-15 years of professional transportation engineering experience, with at least 5 years of experience working with CTDOT required
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required; CT PE preferred
• Substantial professional expertise with progressive highway design projects required

The full-time annual base salary range for this position, located in Connecticut, is $140,000 to $190,000. The base salary offered will be determined based on job-related factors, including geographic location, internal equity, experience, credentials, skills, education, work schedule, and other factors permitted by law. The posted salary range reflects base pay only. Additional compensation and benefits available to eligible employees are outlined in our Total Rewards Program.

Annual base salary is one component of VHB’s Total Rewards package. In addition to base pay, eligible employees may receive annual incentive compensation bonuses, spot bonuses, and merit-based salary increases, providing opportunities to increase earnings beyond base pay. VHB also offers a differentiating work experience , including a comprehensive benefits package that includes eligibility to participate in the VHB 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, and recognition programs.

Details on VHB’s benefits package can be found here: Benefits Checklist

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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

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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.