Senior Transit & Rail Project Leader (Hybrid)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Recognition programs

Job summary

VHB, a leading transportation consultancy, seeks a Senior Project Manager for Transit & Rail in Pennsylvania. This hybrid role in Philadelphia or Lansdale leads complex rail projects, guides planning through construction, and expands VHB’s Northeast transit presence with strong client relationships and team leadership.

The candidate brings 11+ years in design-focused PM on transit/rail programs, PE licensure, and experience with agencies such as SEPTA, Amtrak, NJ Transit, or MTA.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead 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 guide marketing for Transit & Rail pursuits
• Serve as pursuit manager on proposals for Transit Rail clients
• Assist with pursuit strategy and overall client approach to grow VHB’s Transit & Rail practice in the region

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client relationship management

Transit/rail domain knowledge

Budget & scheduling

Design‑bid‑build / design‑build

Proposal strategy

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master’s degree (a plus)

Job description

VHB, a leading transportation consultancy, seeks a Senior Project Manager for Transit & Rail in Pennsylvania. This hybrid role in Philadelphia or Lansdale leads complex rail projects, guides planning through construction, and expands VHB’s Northeast transit presence with strong client relationships and team leadership.

The candidate brings 11+ years in design-focused PM on transit/rail programs, PE licensure, and experience with agencies such as SEPTA, Amtrak, NJ Transit, or MTA.