Senior Project Manager/Civil Transportation Engineer - VHB

ABOUT THE POSITION

Senior Project Manager/Civil Transportation Engineer | Maine

VHB's Maine Transportation team is seeking an 11+ year Senior Project Manager/Civil Engineer who is passionate about working on complex infrastructure projects throughout the state of Maine. This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic team and tackle complex public infrastructure projects, as well as private development projects. We work on everything from upgrading the City’s streets, utilities, highways, and parks to large-scale real estate developments. This position could be hybrid out of one of our Maine offices or potential for remote based from Maine with occasional site/client visits, if meeting all qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects or tasks of varying size, working within a team of professionals to develop well-coordinated civil engineering plans, specifications, and deliverables for civil and transportation infrastructure projects
• Attend client meetings with MaineDOT and various municipalities, working with regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to establish their needs and discuss design/permitting issues
• Participate in client focus teams, work with others to develop new project opportunities, and participate in developing proposals which may include scope, schedule and budget
• Lead a design team through local and state agencies permitting for new or reconstructing roadways and utility infrastructure
• Prepare and review design drawings, specifications, and estimates
• Supervise design team activities during plan development and provide guidance during construction administration and construction close-out
• Serve as mentor to junior engineers

 Skills and Attributes

• Knowledge of the policies, review processes, and design standards of Maine state and local agencies
• Ability to manage workload, meet budget and meet deadlines
• Team oriented and motivated to lead/mentor junior staff
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Knowledgeable of industry standard software (ie.AutoCAD and/or MicroStation)
• Self-motivated, highly organized, and detail oriented

Qualifications

• 11-15 years of civil transportation experience required
• 5 years Project Management on MaineDOT projects required
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field required, Master’s preferred (master’s may substitute for 1 year of experience)
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Maine required

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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