Virginia Highway Lead — Hybrid Project Director

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc. (VHB) seeks a Virginia Highway Lead to direct transportation design and program delivery across Richmond, Williamsburg, Virginia Beach, Tysons Corner and the DC metro region.

You will lead complex VDOT roadway projects, guide Design-Build pursuits, mentor engineers, and orchestrate multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, resilient infrastructure. The role emphasizes leadership, client engagement, budget oversight, and adherence to VDOT standards, with a hybrid work

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering (MS preferred).
• Virginia PE license required.
• 11+ years of progressive transportation engineering experience.
• Experience leading Design-Build transportation projects preferred.
• Strong knowledge of VDOT standards and digital delivery.

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

Client engagement

VDOT standards knowledge

Design-Build experience

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

MS preferred

Job description

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc. (VHB) seeks a Virginia Highway Lead to direct transportation design and program delivery across Richmond, Williamsburg, Virginia Beach, Tysons Corner and the DC metro region.

You will lead complex VDOT roadway projects, guide Design-Build pursuits, mentor engineers, and orchestrate multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, resilient infrastructure. The role emphasizes leadership, client engagement, budget oversight, and adherence to VDOT standards, with a hybrid work