What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Project Manager – VDOT Design position at VHB?
Overview
ABOUT THE POSITION
Senior Project Manager – VDOT Design
Locations
: Hybrid | Richmond, Williamsburg, Virginia Beach, Tysons Corner, Virginia
VHB is seeking a Senior Project Manager with extensive Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) design experience to join our growing team in Virginia. This strategic position will play a central role in leading high-profile design projects, pursuing new Design-Build (DB) contracts, and expanding VHB's transportation presence across Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic, including Richmond, Williamsburg, Virginia Beach, and the DC metro area.
With a strong focus on VDOT design projects and the Design-Build delivery model, this role is ideal for a motivated leader ready to take on project delivery, client engagement, business development, and technical oversight responsibilities in a fast-paced, forward-thinking environment.
Responsibilities
- Serve as Project Manager and Technical Lead on VDOT transportation design and interstate corridor projects across Virginia.
- Manage 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
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 Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
Salary : $100,000 - $180,000
