Senior Project Manager and Active Transportation Safety Lead

Overview About the Position VHB is searching for a seasoned transportation engineer to become part of our dynamic Transportation Systems team as a Senior Project Manager and Active Transportation Safety Lead. This exciting opportunity is perfect for a traffic engineer with extensive project management experience and expertise in safety, active transportation, and multi-modal traffic analysis and design. You'll collaborate with public and private clients on impactful projects that range from planning and concept development to comprehensive traffic operations and safety studies across the Southeast. Join a leading firm in transportation engineering and safety, known for a collaborative environment that fosters innovative, data-driven solutions aimed at improving safety and mobility for everyone. Key Responsibilities: Act as Project Manager and Task Lead on traffic studies, safety projects, and multimodal design initiatives, ensuring adherence to schedules, budgets, deliverables, and quality standards. Lead and support the development of multimodal traffic operations analyses, active transportation planning, corridor studies, and statewide safety programs. Utilize advanced modeling and simulation tools such as Synchro, SimTraffic, SIDRA, and VISSIM to assess operations and enhance mobility strategies. Formulate recommendations for safety enhancements, active transportation initiatives, complete streets strategies, and traffic operational improvements. Contribute to and lead Roadway Safety Audits (RSAs), Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) studies, crash analyses, and the formulation of safety countermeasures aligned with Vision Zero and local safety objectives. Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams to integrate active transportation and safety considerations into broader transportation planning, community development, and multimodal design goals. Mentor junior team members in traffic engineering and design, fostering their technical development and promoting a collaborative work environment. Prepare and deliver clear, data-driven technical reports and visualizations for clients and stakeholders. Qualifications: 11-15+ years of progressive experience in traffic engineering, planning, or safety. Professional Engineer (PE) license or American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification is required. Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) and/or Road Safety Professional 1 (RSP1) certifications are a plus. Demonstrated experience with state and local clients. Deep understanding of planning processes, Complete Streets initiatives, and multi-jurisdictional, multi-discipline project delivery. Exceptional communication and technical writing skills, with the ability to convey complex information to various audiences. We are VHB! Our team is made up of passionate engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients across various sectors, including transportation, real estate, and government. Our work not only enhances mobility but also cultivates vibrant communities and supports economic growth, all while being responsible stewards of our environment. Our employees are our greatest asset! VHB takes pride in offering a unique employee experience, characterized by: A diverse and inclusive culture that values collaboration and innovation. The chance to work on complex and transformative projects. A commitment to community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards. Focus on professional learning, development, and career advancement. Comprehensive benefits, including a flexible, hybrid work environment. VHB is consistently recognized as one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ locations on the East Coast. We're expanding and we hope you'll join our team! VHB is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our culture of inclusion and belonging is rooted in our core values, including diversity. Qualified applicants will receive employment consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.