Structural Practice Lead - Buildings

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc. seeks a Practice Lead to guide the expansion of its structural practice in Boston. This role involves strategic planning and collaboration across multiple offices, leading design initiatives for state agencies.

The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of experience, strong communication and mentoring skills, and a degree in civil engineering or architecture. A focus on transportation structures is essential. VHB values diversity and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Requires 10+ years in architectural/structural design.
• Experience with state agencies and transportation authorities is key.
• PE or RA License is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Manage key client and contract relationships.
• Coordinate with Architecture partners.
• Lead technical oversight and quality management.
• Generate business development opportunities.

Skills

Leadership and collaboration

Technical skills in structural systems

Verbal and written communication

Proficiency in Revit and 3D modeling

Mentoring abilities

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or architecture

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Revit

3D modeling software

Job description

$140,000-190,000 and for the position located in NYC is $150-200,000

Job Locations: US-MA-Watertown | US-MA-Boston | US-NY-New York City | US-DC-Washington | US-VA-Tysons Corner

ID 2025-5603

Category Engineering

Type Regular Full-Time

Career Stage Type Experienced

# of Openings 1

Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB has an immediate need for a Practice Lead to help expand our growing building structural practice. In this position, you would help set the strategic direction for the building structural practice, collaborate with and lead staff in multiple offices, and support competitive proposals. You would also lead the planning, analysis, design, and detailing of new structures, with a focus on transportation-related structures for state agencies and transportation authorities. The ideal candidate should possess a "can-do" attitude, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and an ability to work independently as well as with a team in a dynamic, fast paced, and fun environment.

Learn more about our Structures practice at VHB: Bridges & Structures | VHB

Responsibilities

• Key client and contract management
• Coordination with Architecture partners
• Technical oversight and review
• Generate new business development opportunities and prepare winning proposals
• Lead go/no go and partnering decisions on strategic pursuits
• Project scoping and development
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with leading external disciplines (i.e. architecture and MEP consultant partners)
• Supervising and mentoring younger staff
• Quality management
• Preliminary and final structural design
• Monitoring of project budgets and schedules
• Establish and track project milestones as well as quarterly business goals
• Involvement and input in key personnel decisions

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to lead and collaborate with a team of staff working remotely
• Must possess strong technical skills with knowledge of various structural systems for building construction
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Enthusiasm to learn, seek out opportunities, and take responsibility
• Working knowledge of Revit and 3D modeling software for QC and mentoring purposes
• Proactive and self-motived, with excellent attention to detail and quality
• Motivated to mentor junior staff
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or architecture, MS preferred
• 10+ years of progressively responsible professional experience in the architectural or structural design of buildings.
• Minimum of 4 years' experience working on structures for state agencies and transportation authorities.
• PE or RA License
• Demonstrated success in completing structural designs and developing contract plans in conformance with accepted engineering standards and procedures for public and private clients
• Past business development success and industry relationships
• Ability to travel as needed to client sites

Our best estimate of the salary range for this position located in Boston/Watertown, MA and Washington, DC is $140,000-190,000 and for the position located in NYC is $150-200,000. This offer is determined based on a number of job-related factors including internal comparators, skills, education, training, credentials, experience, scope and complexity of role responsibilities and geographic location. In addition, VHB offers a holistic benefits package which can be found here.

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.