Civil Engineer Project Manager

About the role

VHB’s Providence office is growing, and we’re looking for a Senior Project Manager who can do more than deliver great projects—you’ll help shape the future of our team. In this hybrid role based in Providence, RI, you’ll be a well-rounded leader with broad project portfolio experience, ideally including institutional, healthcare, higher education, real estate, manufacturing, and industrial projects. You’ll work closely with architects and private developers, stepping into an established structure as a peer alongside other senior project managers while guiding a team of four direct reports. This role involves mentoring your team, balancing workloads, and contributing to the office’s continued momentum.

Responsibilities

• Manage work and development of Land Engineering projects in a collaborative environment.
• Develop and support new project opportunities and manage proposal submissions.
• Oversee project financial performance and client relations.
• Develop site/civil engineering plans and specifications for a variety of regional projects.
• Support preparation of land development design and permitting documents.
• Perform civil engineering for retail, residential, institutional, renewable energy, and industrial site design, including grading and drainage design, utility design, and site layout.
• Prepare schematic design, design development, and construction contract documentation.
• Assist in the preparation of permitting, design, and construction documents.
• Attend meetings with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to establish needs and discuss design/permitting issues.
• Supervise design team activities during Construction Administration.

Skills and Qualifications

• Proficient in site layout, grading, utility design, and stormwater management.
• Knowledge of local and State regulations governing site design preferred.
• Ability to think critically and creatively in a team-focused environment.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• AutoCAD, HydroCAD, and StormCAD proficiency preferred.
• BS in Civil Engineering or related degree; MS preferred.
• 8-11 years of professional site/civil engineering experience required.
• PE licensure required.

Benefits

VHB offers a technology-empowered, people-driven culture with meaningful work on complex projects that have real community impact. Benefits include:

• A collaborative, inclusive culture that values curiosity and shared success.
• Support to grow your skills and lead through change, with learning and development opportunities.
• Best-in-class benefits and a flexible, hybrid work environment.