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Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc.

Senior Highway Project Manager

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc., Wethersfield, Connecticut, us, 06129


OverviewABOUT THE POSITION

Senior Highway Project Manager | Hybrid | Wethersfield, CT

VHB’s Wethersfield, CT office is seeking a Senior Highway Project Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic and growing Transportation Team, and to be a part of delivering CT's roadway and safety projects. This position provides an opportunity to lead complex transportation projects while playing an important role in expanding and shaping the group. We are looking for someone with a blend of project management skills, technical expertise, and innovative thinking. Experience working with CTDOT is required and experience with local agencies is a plus.

Responsibilities

Serve as Senior Project Manager for CTDOT and Municipal clients

Develop and manage client relationships

Manage staff, and provide technical and professional development of staff

Assist with strategy for expansion of transportation services throughout CT

Monitor project financial performance

Attend and lead meetings with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to establish their needs and discuss/navigate transportation design/permitting challenges

Develop and execute scope associated with transportation design projects

Participate in professional organizations that promote relationships with clients and teaming partners

Develop new project opportunities, and prepare and manage proposal submissions

Managing large multi-disciplinary highway reconstruction projects, both traditional bid-build and alternate delivery (Design-Build, PPP, etc.)

Assisting with the production and delivering transportation projects through the construction administration phase

Pre-design project planning and financial management

Design of highways and roads including the development of geometric layout, grading, and drainage, working with utilities, and environmental permitting

Development of technical design and specification documents

Skills and Attributes

Self-motivated, Attention to detail, Ability to multitask, Ability to think critically

Exhibits strong leadership skills

Strong and collaborative work ethic

Excels working in a team environment

Substantial client management, technical and project management experience

Ability to manage a multidisciplinary team of professionals

Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Advanced knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures in highway engineering

Advanced knowledge of state regulations governing transportation design

Software: MicroStation Open Roads Designer, Civil3D a plus

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field of study required

Master's degree a plus and may substitute for 1 year of experience

11-15 years of professional transportation engineering experience, with at least 5 years of experience working with CTDOT required

15+ years of experience in professional transportation engineering preferred

Professional Engineer (PE) license required; CT PE preferred

Substantial professional expertise with progressive highway design projects required

We are VHB! We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. 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, which includes:

Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation

Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects

Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards

Focus on learning, development, and career growth

Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace

We are consistently 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 a proud Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion—supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. All individuals receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications without discrimination for race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.

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