VHB
Senior Project Manager / Civil Engineer – Land Development
VHB, Hauppauge, New York, United States, 11788
Overview
ABOUT THE POSITION
Senior Project Manager - Civil Engineering Department | Hybrid | Hauppauge, NY
VHB’s growing Hauppauge, NY office is seeking a Senior Project Manager (Civil Engineer) to join our Civil/Land Engineering Department. This position offers the opportunity to lead and manage high-profile, complex projects across multiple sectors, including institutional development, sustainable coastal engineering and shoreline resiliency, transportation-related access/roadway work, site development, grading, drainage, utility layout/services, and permitting/approvals.
The ideal candidate will manage client relationships and oversee end-to-end project delivery across multiple accounts. The role requires strong project management capabilities, technical expertise, and a commitment to staff development, with responsibility spanning from project planning through implementation. As part of a growing office and region, this position offers significant opportunities for advancement within both the local office and the broader Northeast region.
Responsibilities
Lead and develop site/civil engineering plans and specifications for a multitude of projects
Help build and lead a multi-dimensional team of civil engineering professionals
Provide technical and career guidance as a mentor to staff
Manage medium to large multi-disciplined projects for both public and private clients
Provide input to Market Leads for Institutional, Real Estate, Transportation, and Energy Markets
Develop new project opportunities, maintain client relations, and manage proposal submissions
Prepare workload projections and track project financial performance
Prepare and review design drawings, specifications, and permitting documents
Lead meetings with clients, regulatory agencies, boards, utility providers, and stakeholders
Administer VHB’s quality program and reviews for project deliverables
Supervise design team activities during Construction Administration/Support Services
Skills and Attributes
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Proficient in civil site layout, local roadway design, grading/drainage, utility design, and erosion/sediment control
Experience with real estate projects, institutional, transportation, and energy projects a plus
A basic understanding of the need for land survey, traffic engineering, geotechnical engineering, and site investigation and remediation, as supporting disciplines to projects
Excellent coaching and mentoring skills
Self-motivated critical thinker
Exhibits leadership and project management skills
Excels working in an integrated service team environment
Attention to detail
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field required
Master’s degree a plus (may substitute for 1 year of experience)
11-15+ years of professional civil design engineering experience required
Professional Engineer (PE) licensure required
A local knowledge and understanding of working on Long Island a plus
Experience with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil3D, and/or MicroStation
Experience managing client relationships and overseeing end-to-end project delivery across multiple accounts.
Our best estimate of the salary range for this position located in Hauppauge, NY is $138,000-178,000. The final compensation will be based on a variety of factors such as individual qualifications, education, and experience.
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 Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. 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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The ideal candidate will manage client relationships and oversee end-to-end project delivery across multiple accounts. The role requires strong project management capabilities, technical expertise, and a commitment to staff development, with responsibility spanning from project planning through implementation. As part of a growing office and region, this position offers significant opportunities for advancement within both the local office and the broader Northeast region.
Responsibilities
Lead and develop site/civil engineering plans and specifications for a multitude of projects
Help build and lead a multi-dimensional team of civil engineering professionals
Provide technical and career guidance as a mentor to staff
Manage medium to large multi-disciplined projects for both public and private clients
Provide input to Market Leads for Institutional, Real Estate, Transportation, and Energy Markets
Develop new project opportunities, maintain client relations, and manage proposal submissions
Prepare workload projections and track project financial performance
Prepare and review design drawings, specifications, and permitting documents
Lead meetings with clients, regulatory agencies, boards, utility providers, and stakeholders
Administer VHB’s quality program and reviews for project deliverables
Supervise design team activities during Construction Administration/Support Services
Skills and Attributes
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Proficient in civil site layout, local roadway design, grading/drainage, utility design, and erosion/sediment control
Experience with real estate projects, institutional, transportation, and energy projects a plus
A basic understanding of the need for land survey, traffic engineering, geotechnical engineering, and site investigation and remediation, as supporting disciplines to projects
Excellent coaching and mentoring skills
Self-motivated critical thinker
Exhibits leadership and project management skills
Excels working in an integrated service team environment
Attention to detail
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field required
Master’s degree a plus (may substitute for 1 year of experience)
11-15+ years of professional civil design engineering experience required
Professional Engineer (PE) licensure required
A local knowledge and understanding of working on Long Island a plus
Experience with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil3D, and/or MicroStation
Experience managing client relationships and overseeing end-to-end project delivery across multiple accounts.
Our best estimate of the salary range for this position located in Hauppauge, NY is $138,000-178,000. The final compensation will be based on a variety of factors such as individual qualifications, education, and experience.
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 Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. 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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