Senior Transit & Rail Program Lead — Hybrid

VHB; Lansdale (Montgomery County); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

VHB seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager for Transit & Rail to lead design and delivery of complex rail and transit projects in the Philadelphia region. The role supports multidisciplinary teams and oversees planning, procurement, design, and construction support with a focus on client relationships and sector growth.

The position is hybrid, based in Philadelphia, PA or Lansdale, PA, serving public transportation agencies and stakeholders such as SEPTA, Amtrak, NJ Transit, and MTA,

Qualifications

• BS in engineering or related field required; Master’s degree a plus and may substitute for 1 year of experience.
• 11+ years of experience in a design-focused project management role on transit or rail projects.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience working with Amtrak, SEPTA, DRPA, PATCO, NJ Transit, and/or NY MTA preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the design of transit rail projects in the Philadelphia Metropolitan area as an individual contributor project manager.
• Administer the design phase of projects from budgeting and scheduling through procurement.
• Coordinate construction phase services for both design-build and design-bid-build projects.
• Work closely with clients, contractors, and project partners to ensure successful project delivery.
• Respond to client-issued RFQs and RFPs and provide guidance to marketing teams for Transit & Rail pursuits.
• Serve as pursuit manager on proposals for Transit Rail clients.
• Assist with pursuit strategy and overall client approach to help grow VHB's Transit & Rail practice in the region

Skills

Leadership

Client relations

Project management

Delivery methods

BD strategy

Strategic thinking

Education

BS in engineering or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

VHB seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager for Transit & Rail to lead design and delivery of complex rail and transit projects in the Philadelphia region. The role supports multidisciplinary teams and oversees planning, procurement, design, and construction support with a focus on client relationships and sector growth.

The position is hybrid, based in Philadelphia, PA or Lansdale, PA, serving public transportation agencies and stakeholders such as SEPTA, Amtrak, NJ Transit, and MTA,