Overview ABOUT THE POSITION VHB's Wethersfield, CT office is seeking a Senior Transportation Engineering Manager in the Transportation Department to join our growing team. VHB's Transportation group has earned a reputation as one of the preeminent traffic engineering and transportation planning teams in Connecticut. This position provides an opportunity to lead complex transportation projects for major institutional, real estate, and governmental clients and play an important role in expanding and shaping the group. We are looking for someone with a blend of project management skills, technical expertise, managerial skills, and innovative thinking.
Responsibilities Serve as Senior Project Manager for Municipal, CTDOT, and Regional Planning Agency clients Develop and manage client relationships Manage staff, and provide technical and professional development of staff Assist with strategy for expansion of transportation services throughout CT Monitor project financial performance Attend and lead meetings with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to establish their needs and discuss/navigate transportation design/permitting challenges Develop and execute scope associated with transportation planning, operations and/or design for projects as necessary Participate in professional organizations that promote relationships with clients and teaming partners Develop new project opportunities, and prepare and manage proposal submissions Skills and Attributes Self-motivated Attention to detail Ability to multitask Ability to think critically Exhibits strong leadership skills Strong computer skills (MS Office) Strong and collaborative work ethic Excels working in a team environment Substantial client management, technical and project management experience Ability to manage a multidisciplinary team of professionals Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills Advanced knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures in traffic engineering Advanced knowledge of local and state regulations governing transportation design Software exposure: AutoCAD, Civil3D, Bently CONNECT Suite, a plus Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, transportation planning or similar discipline required Master's degree a plus (may substitute for 1 year of experience) 15+ years of professional transportation engineering experience, with at least 7 years of experience working in the CT market, required CT Professional Engineer (PE) license required Proven success in the state & local government market sectors 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!
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