Senior Project Manager Transportation - Major Projects

About the role

VHB has been named a U.S. Best Managed Company for 2026, marking its second consecutive year receiving this prestigious recognition, and was honored for excellence in strategy, execution, corporate culture, and governance/financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-visibility pursuits and the delivery of complex transportation infrastructure projects for public transportation agencies across Massachusetts and New England.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams of engineers, planners, and specialists in the planning, analysis, design, and delivery of highway, bridge, rail, transit, and airport infrastructure projects.
• Oversee projects from strategic positioning and proposal development through award, conceptual design, final 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.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships and support strategic pursuits and business development efforts across the region.
• Contribute to the growth of the transportation practice through mentorship of staff, collaboration across disciplines, and participation in strategic planning and major pursuits.
• Promote VHB’s standards for technical excellence, project management, risk management, and quality delivery.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of civil or structural engineering experience
• BS in Civil Engineering (transportation or structural emphasis preferred)
• Master’s degree a plus (counts towards years of experience)
• 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 in the role of design manager, or deputy design manager.
• Experience working with public transportation agencies such as MassDOT, MBTA, Massport, or similar regional agencies is preferred.