Project Manager Transportation - Major Projects

Responsibilities

• Lead major pursuits and contribute to the delivery of complex transportation infrastructure projects.
• Cook up multidisciplinary teams of engineers, planners, and specialists in the planning, analysis, design, and delivery of highway, bridge, rail, transit, and airport infrastructure projects.
• Deliver projects from proposal development through design and construction support.
• Provide leadership for project execution including scope development, technical approach, schedule, budget management, and quality performance.
• Direct and mentor technical staff in the preparation of engineering designs, plans, specifications, cost estimates, reports, and bid documents.
• Serve as a primary technical liaison with clients, subconsultants, and contractors, representing VHB in project meetings and technical discussions.
• Support construction coordination by providing design guidance, addressing constructability considerations, and assisting with technical issue resolution during construction.
• Serve as a primary technical liaison with clients, subconsultants, and contractors, representing VHB in project meetings and technical discussions.
• Support client coordination and assist in business development and project pursuits.
• Contribute to team collaboration, mentorship, and the continued growth of the transportation practice.
• Promote VHB’s standards for technical excellence, project management, risk management, and quality delivery.

Requirements

• 8-11+ years of civil or structural engineering experience.
• BS in Civil Engineering (transportation or structural emphasis preferred), Master’s degree a plus.
• Massachusetts Professional Engineer licensure (licensure in other New England or other States is a strong plus only in addition to Massachusetts).
• Mid-to-large scale traditional and design-build complex transportation project management and construction support experience required, including past experience supporting design management or project management on transportation infrastructure projects; experience in the role of design manager, or deputy design manager, are a strong plus.
• Experience working with public transportation agencies such as MassDOT, MBTA, Massport, or similar regional agencies is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong technical and critical thinking skills and interdisciplinary understanding.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated, highly organized, and detail oriented.
• Familiarity with transportation design platforms such as Bentley OpenRoads, AutoCAD, Revit, and similar platforms.
• Model-Based Design development and coordination experience and strong understanding.
• Experience supporting integrated project delivery and schedule coordination tools is a plus.
• Strong understanding of local regulations, code, and design guides.

Skills

• Strong technical and critical thinking skills and interdisciplinary understanding.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated, highly organized, and detail oriented.
• Familiarity with transportation design platforms such as Bentley OpenRoads, AutoCAD, Revit, and similar platforms.
• Model-Based Design development and coordination experience and strong understanding.
• Experience supporting integrated project delivery and schedule coordination tools is a plus.
• Strong understanding of local regulations, code, and design guides.

Benefits

Our best estimate of the salary range for this position located in Boston/Watertown, MA is $115,000-170,000 and the position located in Worcester, MA is $105,000-160,000. The final compensation will be based on a variety of factors such as individual qualifications, education, and experience.