Virginia Highway Design-Build Lead (Hybrid)

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc.; Virginia Beach (VA); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class benefits

Hybrid work environment

401(k) plan

Job summary

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc. (VHB) seeks a Virginia Highway Lead to guide complex VDOT roadway projects across Richmond, Williamsburg, Virginia Beach, Tysons Corner and the DC metro area.

In this leadership role, you’ll mentor engineers, shape design delivery, and advance transportation solutions that improve safety, mobility, and community resilience. You’ll oversee budgets, schedules, and quality, lead cross‑disciplinary teams, and pursue Design‑Build opportunities with contractors and

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering required; MS preferred.
• Virginia PE license required
• 11+ years of progressive transportation engineering experience with a focus on VDOT roadway design and interstate corridor projects
• Experience managing Design-Build transportation projects preferred
• Strong knowledge of VDOT standards, procedures, and digital delivery requirements
• DBIA certification or willingness to obtain
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage budgets and schedules, and deliver high-quality transportation solutions
• Strong communication, client relationship management, and business development skills

Responsibilities

• Serve as Project Manager and Technical Lead on VDOT transportation design and interstate corridor projects across Virginia
• Support Design-Build pursuits and project delivery, coordinating closely with contractor partners to develop innovative and cost-effective solutions
• Lead, grow, and support VDOT transportation contracts and strategic pursuits, including opportunities within the I-81 corridor and statewide infrastructure programs
• Mentor junior engineers and coordinate multidisciplinary design teams to ensure high-quality and timely project delivery
• Provide technical leadership in highway design, geometric layout, grading, drainage, and VDOT standards compliance
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders including VDOT, municipalities, contractors, and private-sector clients
• Support business development and strategic growth initiatives through client engagement, proposal development, and pursuit strategy
• Contribute to the continued expansion of VHB's transportation practice across Richmond, Williamsburg, Virginia Beach, Tysons Corner, and Metro DC markets
• Oversee project budgets, schedules, quality control, and client communication throughout all phases of project delivery

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Business development

Client management

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

MS preferred

Job description

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc. (VHB) seeks a Virginia Highway Lead to guide complex VDOT roadway projects across Richmond, Williamsburg, Virginia Beach, Tysons Corner and the DC metro area.

In this leadership role, you’ll mentor engineers, shape design delivery, and advance transportation solutions that improve safety, mobility, and community resilience. You’ll oversee budgets, schedules, and quality, lead cross‑disciplinary teams, and pursue Design‑Build opportunities with contractors and