Senior Transportation Engineering Manager

VHB; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diverse and inclusive culture

Opportunity to work on complex projects

Focus on learning and career growth

Best-in-class benefits including flexible workplace

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Transportation Engineering Manager in North Carolina. This role involves managing complex projects for governmental clients, developing client relationships, and leading a multidisciplinary team. Candidates must have over 11 years of transportation engineering experience, a Civil Engineering degree, and an NC PE license. The position supports career growth and offers a collaborative work environment with best-in-class benefits.

Qualifications

• 11-15+ years of professional transportation engineering experience, with at least 10 years in the NC market.
• NC Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Proven success in transportation and/or state & local government sectors.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Senior Project Manager for federal, state, and local clients.
• Develop and manage client relationships.
• Manage staff and provide technical development.
• Assist with strategy for expansion of transportation services.
• Monitor project financial performance.
• Lead meetings with clients and stakeholders.
• Execute scope for transportation design projects.
• Develop new project opportunities.

Skills

Leadership skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Ability to multitask

Technical expertise

Knowledge of NCDOT policies

Collaborative work ethic

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering or similar discipline

Tools

MicroStation

Open Roads Designer

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Overview

VHB’s North Carolina team is looking for a Senior Transportation Engineering Manager in the Transportation Department to join our growing team. The selected candidate could sit in our Raleigh or Charlotte office.

About the Position

VHB’s Transportation group has earned a reputation as one of the preeminent traffic engineering and transportation planning teams in North Carolina. This position provides an opportunity to lead complex transportation projects for federal, state, and local government 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.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Senior Project Manager for federal, state, and local clients
• Develop and manage client relationships
• Manage staff, and provide technical and professional development of staff
• Assist with strategy for expansion of transportation services in North Carolina
• Monitor project financial performance
• Attend and lead meetings with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to establish their needs and discuss traffic analysis and transportation design/permitting issues
• Execute scope associated with project delivery for transportation design projects for all stages from feasibility studies to final PS&E packages at letting
• 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 and ability to multitask
• Ability to think critically
• Exhibits strong leadership skills
• Strong computer skills (MS Office)
• Strong and collaborative work ethic and ability to work well in a team environment
• Substantial 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 highway design
• Thorough knowledge of NCDOT policies and practices in project delivery
• Advanced knowledge of local and state regulations governing transportation design
• Software exposure: MicroStation and Open Roads Designer; AutoCAD Civil 3D is a plus

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil Engineering, transportation planning or similar discipline
• 11-15+ years of professional transportation engineering experience, with at least 10 years of experience working in the NC market, required
• NC Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Proven success in the transportation and/or 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.