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Virginia State Transportation Leader
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Overview VHB is seeking a growth-oriented, entrepreneurial, and experienced engineering manager to serve as the Virginia State Transportation Leader. This strategic leader will play a critical role in shaping the vision for VHB’s VDOT Design practice, driving market expansion, increasing project complexity, and elevating VHB’s presence across the Commonwealth and the Mid-Atlantic Region.
As VHB grows and undertakes mega projects, the Virginia State Transportation Leader will provide high-level strategic guidance to enable the team to execute large-scale, complex transportation initiatives. This role will build networks and relationships across VDOT, positioning VHB as a trusted advisor and industry leader, and will collaborate with the Mid-Atlantic leadership team to ensure key wins, seamless project delivery, client satisfaction, and long-term market success.
Responsibilities
Set the vision for VHB’s VDOT transportation strategy to drive market share growth and expansion into complex, high-profile projects.
Strengthen and expand relationships with VDOT leadership and key decision-makers to position VHB as a go-to partner for innovative transportation solutions.
Implement strategic growth initiatives, aligning business development with long-term market objectives in collaboration with Mid-Atlantic leadership.
Provide executive-level guidance on major pursuits, including opportunity identification, strategic positioning, scope development, risk management, and project goal definition.
Lead and oversee mega projects as Project Executive or Design Manager, ensuring delivery excellence and client satisfaction.
Provide strategic technical oversight for large-scale transportation projects, ensuring best practices and innovation in design execution.
Qualifications
B.S. in Civil Engineering or related degree (a master’s degree may be substituted for 2 years of experience).
20+ years of professional civil engineering experience, with a strong focus on delivering complex VDOT Transportation Design Services; 25+ years preferred.
Virginia Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
Demonstrated ability to lead and execute mega projects across the transportation sector.
Strong technical proficiency and ability to navigate complex projects with a strategic perspective.
Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with a deep understanding of VDOT’s objectives and market landscape.
Ability to maintain a big-picture view of market opportunities, while ensuring successful execution of individual projects.
Compensation & Benefits The base salary range for this position is $167,000 - 245,000 for the Washington, DC location. This offer is determined based on a number of job-related factors including internal comparators, skills, education, training, credentials, experience, scope and complexity of role responsibilities and geographic location. In addition, VHB offers a holistic benefits package which can be found here.
About VHB VHB is an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in 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 while balancing development with stewardship of the environment.
VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, including:
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
VHB is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.
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Virginia State Transportation Leader
role at
VHB
Overview VHB is seeking a growth-oriented, entrepreneurial, and experienced engineering manager to serve as the Virginia State Transportation Leader. This strategic leader will play a critical role in shaping the vision for VHB’s VDOT Design practice, driving market expansion, increasing project complexity, and elevating VHB’s presence across the Commonwealth and the Mid-Atlantic Region.
As VHB grows and undertakes mega projects, the Virginia State Transportation Leader will provide high-level strategic guidance to enable the team to execute large-scale, complex transportation initiatives. This role will build networks and relationships across VDOT, positioning VHB as a trusted advisor and industry leader, and will collaborate with the Mid-Atlantic leadership team to ensure key wins, seamless project delivery, client satisfaction, and long-term market success.
Responsibilities
Set the vision for VHB’s VDOT transportation strategy to drive market share growth and expansion into complex, high-profile projects.
Strengthen and expand relationships with VDOT leadership and key decision-makers to position VHB as a go-to partner for innovative transportation solutions.
Implement strategic growth initiatives, aligning business development with long-term market objectives in collaboration with Mid-Atlantic leadership.
Provide executive-level guidance on major pursuits, including opportunity identification, strategic positioning, scope development, risk management, and project goal definition.
Lead and oversee mega projects as Project Executive or Design Manager, ensuring delivery excellence and client satisfaction.
Provide strategic technical oversight for large-scale transportation projects, ensuring best practices and innovation in design execution.
Qualifications
B.S. in Civil Engineering or related degree (a master’s degree may be substituted for 2 years of experience).
20+ years of professional civil engineering experience, with a strong focus on delivering complex VDOT Transportation Design Services; 25+ years preferred.
Virginia Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
Demonstrated ability to lead and execute mega projects across the transportation sector.
Strong technical proficiency and ability to navigate complex projects with a strategic perspective.
Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with a deep understanding of VDOT’s objectives and market landscape.
Ability to maintain a big-picture view of market opportunities, while ensuring successful execution of individual projects.
Compensation & Benefits The base salary range for this position is $167,000 - 245,000 for the Washington, DC location. This offer is determined based on a number of job-related factors including internal comparators, skills, education, training, credentials, experience, scope and complexity of role responsibilities and geographic location. In addition, VHB offers a holistic benefits package which can be found here.
About VHB VHB is an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in 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 while balancing development with stewardship of the environment.
VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, including:
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
VHB is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.
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