Senior Multimodal Transportation Project Leader

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc. (VHB) seeks a Transportation Planning Project Manager in Virginia to lead multimodal transportation studies, mentor junior staff, and manage project scope, budgets, and schedules for public and private clients.

The role emphasizes strong communication, leadership, and a deep understanding of Virginia standards. The position offers opportunities to shape transportation policy, engage with stakeholders, and advance VHB's Mid-Atlantic strategic initiatives in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Transportation Planning, or related field.
• 11+ years of experience in transportation planning/engineering (consulting preferred).
• Professional planning certification or PE required (AICP).
• Experience leading teams and/or projects.
• Experience with Virginia transportation clients and agencies is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead multimodal transportation projects including corridor studies, safety audits, and operations analyses.
• Review technical traffic engineering work conducted by others.
• Perform and manage safety-focused planning efforts.
• Lead development of technical memoranda, reports, graphics, and presentations communicating complex concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Support transportation policies and programs for Virginia communities.
• Lead public and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Manage tasks, budgets, and schedules for defined components of larger projects; contribute to project management activities.
• Contribute to proposals, project scopes, budgets, and schedules.
• Serve as a task or discipline lead on multidisciplinary projects.
• Manage projects and staff on technical and professional growth.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support VHB's Mid-Atlantic strategic initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Virginia standards

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc. (VHB) seeks a Transportation Planning Project Manager in Virginia to lead multimodal transportation studies, mentor junior staff, and manage project scope, budgets, and schedules for public and private clients.

The role emphasizes strong communication, leadership, and a deep understanding of Virginia standards. The position offers opportunities to shape transportation policy, engage with stakeholders, and advance VHB's Mid-Atlantic strategic initiatives in a