Transit and Rail Senior Project Manager

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

Job summary

VHB is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the design and delivery of complex transit and rail projects in the Philadelphia region from our hybrid Philadelphia or Lansdale offices. You will guide multidisciplinary teams and manage projects from planning through construction support.

Ideal candidates have 11+ years in design-focused transit/rail PM, PE licensure, and proven leadership with schedule, budget, quality, and risk.

Qualifications

• BS in engineering or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 11+ years in a design-focused project management role on transit or rail projects.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience 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.
• Administer the design phase from budgeting and scheduling through procurement.
• Coordinate construction phase services for design-build and design-bid-build projects.
• Work closely with clients, contractors, and project partners to ensure successful delivery.
• Respond to RFQs and RFPs and provide guidance to 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.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Schedule management

Budget management

Quality management

Risk management

Delivery methods

Business development

Strategic thinking

Public transit clients

Education

BS in engineering or related field

Master’s degree (plus)

Job description

ABOUT THE POSITION

Lead transformative transit infrastructure projects that keep the Philadelphia region moving. VHB is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our growing Transit & Rail team in Pennsylvania, leading the design and delivery of complex rail and transit projects for major public transportation agencies and stakeholders.

Transit & Rail | Hybrid | Philadelphia, PA or Lansdale, PA

Lead transformative transit infrastructure projects that keep the Philadelphia region moving. VHB is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our growing Transit & Rail team in Pennsylvania, leading the design and delivery of complex rail and transit projects for major public transportation agencies and stakeholders.

In this hybrid role based in Philadelphia or Lansdale, you’ll oversee multidisciplinary project teams, guide projects from planning and procurement through construction support, and play a key role in expanding VHB’s presence across the Northeast transit market. This is an opportunity for an experienced transportation leader with strong client management skills, deep transit and rail expertise, and experience working with agencies such as SEPTA, Amtrak, NJ Transit, PATCO, DRPA, or MTA to help shape resilient, connected, and future-ready mobility solutions for the communities we serve.

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 And Attributes

• Strong leadership and team mentorship skills with the ability to guide multidisciplinary engineering and design teams across complex transit and rail programs
• Proven client relationship management experience with public transportation agencies, contractors, and regional stakeholders
• Experience managing large-scale, multi-phase transportation infrastructure projects with a focus on schedule, budget, quality, and risk management
• Knowledge of transit and rail project delivery methods including design-bid-build, design-build, and alternative delivery approaches
• Ability to support business development initiatives, proposal strategy, and pursuit planning for transit and rail opportunities
• Strategic thinker with the ability to balance technical delivery, client goals, and long-term transportation planning objectives

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in engineering or related field of study 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

The full-time annual base salary range for this position is $140,000 to $185,000 if located in Pennsylvania. The base salary offered will be determined based on job-related factors, including geographic location, internal equity, experience, credentials, skills, education, work schedule, and other factors permitted by law. The posted salary range reflects base pay only. Additional compensation and benefits available to eligible employees are outlined in our Total Rewards Program.

Annual base salary is one component of VHB’s Total Rewards package. In addition to base pay, eligible employees may receive annual incentive compensation bonuses, spot bonuses, and merit-based salary increases, providing opportunities to increase earnings beyond base pay. VHB also offers a differentiating work experience , including a comprehensive benefits package that includes eligibility to participate in the VHB 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, and recognition programs.

Details on VHB’s benefits package can be found here: Benefits Checklist

Building What’s Next, Together.

Our people make the difference. We foster a technology-empowered, people‑driven, future‑ready culture where agility, innovation, and collaboration shape how we work every day.

When You Join VHB, You’ll Find

• Meaningful work on complex projects with real community impact
• A collaborative, inclusive culture that values curiosity and shared success
• Support to grow your skills and lead through change
• Learning and development supported by evolving tools and technologies, including AI
• Best-in-class benefits and a flexible, hybrid work environment

We’re growing across the East Coast and are consistently recognized as a great place to work. Ready to shape what’s next? Learn more about what sets our employee experience apart and connect with 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.