Senior Project Manager – Highway Design

About the position

VHB is seeking a Senior Project Manager with extensive Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) design experience to join their growing team in Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Project Manager and Technical Lead on VDOT transportation design and interstate corridor projects across Virginia.
• Support Design-Build pursuits and delivery, coordinating closely with contractor partners to deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions.
• Lead, grow and support VDOT design contracts, including upcoming pursuits in the I-81 corridor and beyond.
• Mentor junior engineers and coordinate cross-disciplinary design teams to ensure quality and timely project delivery.
• Provide technical expertise in highway design, geometric layout, grading, drainage, and VDOT standards.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including VDOT, local municipalities, contractors, and private clients.
• Support business development efforts and strategic pursuits, leveraging relationships and technical knowledge to win new work.
• Contribute to growth across multiple Virginia markets: Richmond, Williamsburg, Virginia Beach, Metro DC, and Tysons.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil Engineering (M.S. preferred)
• Virginia PE license required
• 11+ years of progressive experience in transportation engineering, with a focus on VDOT roadway design and interstate projects
• Demonstrated experience managing Design-Build projects in the transportation sector is preferred
• Strong familiarity with VDOT standards, procedures, and digital deliverables
• DBIA Certification or willingness to obtain
• Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams, manage budgets and schedules, and deliver quality results
• Effective communicator with strong client relationship and business development skills

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $135,000 to $195,000 for Virginia. This offer is determined based on a number of job-related factors including internal comparators, skills, education, training, credentials, experience, scope and complexity of role responsibilities and geographic location.

Schedule

This role is offered on a Hybrid schedule.