Director of Transportation

About the position

VHB is seeking a Director of Transportation to lead the day-to-day operations of the transportation department in Wethersfield, CT. This leader will foster a positive, collaborative environment while advancing VHB’s Generational Company philosophy, core values, brand, and strategic vision.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the transportation department.
• Develop, engage, and grow team members and serve as a role model across all levels of the organization.
• Celebrate team successes and address challenges through regular team meetings.
• Proactively identify staffing, recruiting, training, and hiring needs, and support onboarding in partnership with the Managing Director, Market/Service Leaders, and HR.
• Support office-wide meetings and events, including town halls, milestones, outings, holiday celebrations, and team-building activities.
• Manage the Career Conversation program for the department, including annual career conversations and mid-year check-ins.
• Coordinate with the Managing Director on focal point and incentive compensation processes for department employees.
• Lead and participate in the preparation for and delivery of project interviews.
• Provide input into the annual business development action plan to build client relationships, win work, and strengthen backlog.
• Make recommendations regarding go/no-go decisions and teaming or partnering strategies for pursuits.
• Develop, monitor, and regularly update a list of key near-term and long-term pursuits.
• Participate in local organizational activities to promote VHB’s visibility in the community.
• Actively manage the financial performance of the department.
• Create and deliver an annual, growth-oriented Business Plan.
• Manage departmental workload to meet or exceed the group’s utilization target.
• Maintain a focus on backlog relative to team size and business plan goals, oversee workload planning, and identify work-sharing opportunities.
• Participate in monthly financial review meetings to manage financial expectations, support client relations, and discuss project creation opportunities.
• Drive quality across the department and ensure QA/QC processes are implemented.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of professional experience.
• 4+ years of experience working on CTDOT projects.
• Connecticut PE license.
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Master's degree preferred.
• Experience managing a high-performing team.
• Experience managing and completing transportation studies, design reports, final design documents, and contract plans.