Senior Transportation Planning Project Manager

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc.; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Transportation Planning Project Manager to lead exciting projects in the Greater Boston area. This role involves managing relationships with institutional clients, overseeing transportation planning for educational and healthcare facilities, and mentoring a talented team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, an understanding of multimodal planning, and a passion for developing new business opportunities. Join a collaborative and innovative firm that values diversity and offers a flexible, hybrid work environment while making a significant impact in the community.

Benefits

Flexible Hybrid Workplace

Learning and Development Opportunities

Diverse and Inclusive Culture

Community and Social Responsibility

Best-in-Class Benefits

Qualifications

• 11-15 years of experience in campus transportation planning/engineering.
• Professional licensing required (AICP, ASLA, PE).
• Experience with institutional projects is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage institutional client relationships and project development.
• Mentor staff and manage multidisciplinary teams.
• Engage with clients and regulatory agencies for project needs.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Critical Thinking

Project Management

Team Leadership

Business Development

Attention to Detail

Education

BA in Planning

BS in Civil Engineering

Masters Degree

Job description

Senior Transportation Planning Project Manager

Job Locations

US-MA-Watertown | US-MA-Boston

ID

2025-4955

Category

Planning

Type

Regular Full-Time

Career Stage Type

Experienced

# of Openings

1

Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB's Watertown and Boston offices are looking for a Senior Transportation Planning Project Manager in the Transportation Planning and Operations group to join our growing teams.

VHB is seeking experience in the Institutional Market Sector, including Educational and Health Care Facilities. Successful candidates will have proven experience in winning and executing institutional projects within the Greater Boston and larger New England region. In addition to the responsibilities, skills, and qualifications noted below, the candidate must demonstrate an acumen for strategic thinking, business development, professional networking, have a proactive approach, and experience with developing and maintaining key client and teaming partner relationships.

Responsibilities

Manage institutional client relationships.
• Manage all aspects of higher education, K-12 schools, and healthcare projects of varying sizes through all phases of project development, including Construction Administration, and staffed by multidisciplinary teams.
• Apply deep understanding of multimodal planning and analysis to transportation design and campus systems.
• Manage, mentor, and provide technical and professional development of staff.
• Engage with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to establish their needs and discuss design/permitting issues.
• Participate in professional organizations that promote relationships with institutional owners and teaming partners.
• Develop new project opportunities and manage proposal submissions.

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Self-motivated with an ability to think critically and solve challenges
• Ability to manage multiple projects and with strong attention to detail
• Excels working in a team environment and is able to lead and motivate a multidisciplinary team of professionals
• Enthusiasm for growing business opportunities and presenting at conferences
• Understanding of market trends and policy directives impacting the institutional marketplace

Qualifications

• BA in Planning or BS in Civil Engineering required. Masters Degree preferred.
• 11-15 years of experience in campus transportation planning/engineering and/or site/civil engineering experience, including project management; 15+ years preferred.
• Professional licensing required; either American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) or PE license
• Experience with institutional projects required

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/expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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