ABOUT THE POSITION

Structural Project Manager | Tysons, VA

In this position, you would serve an important lead role in the planning, analysis, design, and detailing of new building structures and existing building renovation, with a current focus on transportation-related buildings such as rail and transit stations, parking facilities, and highway and railroad overbuilds. The ideal candidate should possess a "can-do" attitude, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and an ability to work independently as well as with a team in a dynamic, fast-paced, and fun environment. The position includes significant opportunities for personal and professional development and growth within VHB's emerging building design practice.

Responsibilities

Project management/task management
• Reviews plans, specifications, reports, and analyses to meet scope, schedule, cost, and quality requirements
• Directs and mentors team members in the development of design plans, technical oversight, specifications, design calculations, load ratings, cost estimates, reports, final bid packages, etc.
• Project scoping and development
• Preliminary and final structural design
• Technical oversight and review
• Monitoring of project budgets and schedules
• Some business development efforts

Skills & Abilities

• Must possess strong technical skills with knowledge of various building structural systems specifically transit and rail stations
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Proactive and self-motived, with excellent attention to detail and quality
• Ability to lead and collaborate with a team of staff working in a hybrid environment
• Enthusiasm to learn, seek out opportunities, and take responsibility
• Motivated to mentor junior staff
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, MSCE preferred
• 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience in the structural analysis and design of buildings and facilities
• Licensed professional engineer expected, Structural PE a strong plus
• Proficient in the use of structural engineering and BIM software such as STAAD.pro, RAM Steel, Tekla, LARSA, MathCAD, Revit, and AutoCAD
• Demonstrated success in completing structural designs and developing contract plans in conformance with accepted engineering standards and procedures for public and private clients
• Experience with renovations and new construction

We are VHB! We're an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.

Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, which includes:

• Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
• Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
• Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
• Focus on learning, development, and career growth
• Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace

We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30 offices on the East Coast. We're growing, and we hope you'll join us!

VHB is a proud Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion-supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. All individuals receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications without discrimination for race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.

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