ABOUT THE POSITION

• Leads, develops, and/or supports initiatives in support of and in response to VHB’s Strategic Plan and regional strategic goals
• Evaluates service offerings to ensure alignment with client needs and industry trends within regional footprint
• Implements recruiting, retention, and training strategies and skills development plans.
• Monitors the deployment of people on projects and pursuits and manages multiple concurrent projects of various topics and complexity
• Prepares and participates in client and proposal related presentations and performs business and client development activities
• Has budgetary responsibility for large projects (typically net revenue greater than $10 million)
• Promotes continuous quality monitoring and improvement. Monitors quality standards and practices
• Directs the work of Service line-focused teams within the region. Carries out supervisory responsibilities either directly or indirectly through subordinate supervisors, planning, assigning, and directing work; evaluating performance; coaching and mentoring
• Represent VHB at regional conferences, seminars, and industry events
• Coordinate on teaming decisions with the Regional and Managing Directors
• Take an active role in the development and mentoring of the Transportation group staff

• Broad understanding of service offerings within the region
• Considered a thought leader. Advances knowledge of standards, concepts, principles, practices, and innovative ideas in their field
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, partner, influence, consult, and collaborate at all levels within the organization
• Advanced knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations related to applicable discipline
• Strong technical and critical thinking skills
• Excellent skills in project and client relationship management and collaborative problem solving with stakeholders, clients, and teammates
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Self-motivated, highly organized, and detail oriented
• Skills and knowledge must be commensurate with required experience and job level

• NY PE licensure required
• BS in Civil Engineering or related field required, Master’s degree preferred
• 15+ years of progressive professional technical experience in transportation engineering in the Northeast required (NY/NJ), with at least 5 years of project management experience
• Demonstrated and progressive relationships with NY/NJ-area clients
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state transportation regulations and programs
• Proven ability to manage a multidisciplinary team

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.

• Inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation.
• Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects.
• Amazing co-workers
• A focus on learning and development
• Flexible, hybrid workplace

It’s not surprising that VHB has consistently been 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 proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.