Senior Project Manager - Transportation Engineering

VHB; Wethersfield (CT); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class benefits

Opportunity for career growth

Flexible hybrid workplace

Community and social responsibility

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Wethersfield, CT is seeking a Senior Project Manager specializing in Transportation Engineering. This role involves managing complex transportation projects, developing client relationships, and overseeing staff development. Candidates need a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, 15+ years of relevant experience, and a CT Professional Engineer license. The firm offers a hybrid work model along with best-in-class benefits, fostering an inclusive and innovative culture.

Qualifications

• 15+ years professional transportation engineering experience, with at least 7 years in the CT market.
• CT Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Proven success in state & local government markets.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Senior Project Manager for various clients.
• Develop and manage client relationships.
• Manage staff and provide technical and professional development.
• Assist with strategy for expansion of transportation services.
• Monitor project financial performance.
• Lead meetings with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Self-motivated

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Critical thinking

Leadership skills

MS Office

Collaboration

Client management

Technical and project management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal communication

Traffic engineering knowledge

Knowledge of transportation design regulations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or similar discipline

Master’s degree (substitutes for 1 year of experience)

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Bently CONNECT Suite

Job description

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

Overview

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. We are looking for someone with a blend of project management skills, technical expertise, managerial skills, and innovative thinking.

• 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 criticallyExhibits 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

We are VHB! We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.

Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, which includes:

• Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
• Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
• Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
• Focus on learning, development, and career growth
• Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace

We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We’re growing, and we hope you’ll join 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.