Senior Project Manager - Transportation Engineering

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc.; Wethersfield (CT); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Collaborative culture

Hybrid work environment

Learning and development

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc. in Wethersfield, CT is seeking a Senior Transportation Engineering Project Manager to lead Municipal, CTDOT, and Regional Planning Agency projects.

The role supports client relationships and guides staff across transportation planning, design, and operations in a hybrid work environment. Ideal candidates bring 15+ years of transportation engineering experience, CT PE license, and a proven track record in Connecticut markets, delivering complex public-sector

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• PE license in CT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Senior Project Manager for Municipal, CTDOT, and Regional Planning Agency 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 planning, operations and/or design for projects as necessary
• Participate in professional organizations that promote relationships with clients and teaming partners
• Develop new project opportunities, and prepare and manage proposal submissions

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Project management

Traffic engineering knowledge

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Bentley CONNECT Suite

Teamwork

Communication skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, transportation planning or similar

Master's degree a plus

15+ years of professional transportation engineering experience

CT Professional Engineer (PE) license

Proven success in state & local government market sectors

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Bentley CONNECT Suite

Job description

Senior Project Manager – Transportation Engineering | Hybrid | Wethersfield, CT

VHB's Wethersfield, CT office is seeking a Senior Transportation Engineering Project Manager in the Transportation Department to join our growing team. VHB's Transportation group has earned a reputation as one of the preeminent traffic engineering and transportation planning teams in Connecticut. This position provides an opportunity to lead complex transportation projects for major institutional, real estate, and governmental clients and play an important role in expanding and shaping the group.

• 2024 ENR New England Design Firm of the Year
• VHB Wins Seven ACEC Engineering Excellence Awards
• 2024 ACEC Inaugural (DEI) Commitment Award

Responsibilities

• Serve as Senior Project Manager for Municipal, CTDOT, and Regional Planning Agency 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 planning, operations and/or design for projects as necessary
• Participate in professional organizations that promote relationships with clients and teaming partners
• Develop new project opportunities, and prepare and manage proposal submissions

Skills and Attributes

• Self‑motivated
• Attention to detail
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to think critically
• Exhibits strong leadership skills
• Strong computer skills (MS Office)
• 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 traffic engineering
• Advanced knowledge of local and state regulations governing transportation design
• Software exposure: AutoCAD, Civil3D, Bently CONNECT Suite, a plus

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, transportation planning or similar discipline required
• Master's degree a plus (may substitute for 1 year of experience)
• 15+ years of professional transportation engineering experience, with at least 7 years of experience working in the CT market, required
• CT Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Proven success in the state & local government market sectors

Benefits

• 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.