Virginia State Transportation Leader

Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB is seeking a growth-oriented, entrepreneurial, and experienced engineering manager to serve as the Virginia State Transportation Leader. This strategic leader will play a critical role in shaping the vision for VHB’s VDOT Design practice, driving market expansion, increasing project complexity, and elevating VHB’s presence across the Commonwealth and the Mid-Atlantic Region.

As VHB continues to grow and undertake mega projects, the Virginia State Transportation Leader will provide high-level strategic guidance, enabling the team to successfully execute large-scale, complex transportation initiatives. This role will be instrumental in building strong networks and relationships across VDOT, positioning VHB as a trusted advisor and industry leader. Collaborating closely with the Mid-Atlantic leadership team, the State Transportation Leader will ensure key wins, seamless project delivery, client satisfaction, and long-term market success.

Responsibilities

• Set the vision for VHB’s VDOT transportation strategy, leveraging deep industry knowledge to drive market share growth and expansion into complex, high-profile projects.
• Strengthen and expand relationships with VDOT leadership and key decision-makers to position VHB as a go-to partner for innovative transportation solutions.
• Implement strategic growth initiatives, working closely with Mid-Atlantic leadership to align business development efforts with long-term market objectives.
• Provide executive-level guidance on major pursuits, including opportunity identification, strategic positioning, scope development, risk management, and project goal definition.
• Lead and oversee mega projects as Project Executive or Design Manager, ensuring delivery excellence and client satisfaction.
• Provide strategic technical oversight for large-scale transportation projects, ensuring best practices and innovation in design execution.
  
  

Skills And Attributes

• Proven track record in executing and leading mega transportation projects.
• Strong ability to develop and maintain high-level relationships, positioning VHB as a leader in the market.
• Visionary mindset with the ability to identify market trends, expand service offerings, and position VHB for long-term success.
• Dynamic leadership skills, with experience guiding teams through complex challenges and evolving industry landscapes.
• Passion for mentoring and training design staff at all levels, ensuring the next generation of talent is prepared for complex project delivery.
• Strategic thinking combined with exceptional engineering judgment to achieve high standards of quality and financial performance.
  
  

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil Engineering or related degree (a master’s degree may be substituted for 2 years of experience).
• 20 years of professional civil engineering experience, with a strong focus on delivering complex VDOT Transportation Design Services; 25 years preferred.
• Virginia Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and execute mega projects across the transportation sector.
• Strong technical proficiency and ability to navigate complex projects with a strategic perspective.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with a deep understanding of VDOT’s objectives and market landscape.
• Ability to maintain a big-picture view of market opportunities, while ensuring the successful execution of individual projects.
  
  

The base salary range for this position is $167,000 - 245,000 for the Washington, DC location. This offer is determined based on a number of job-related factors including internal comparators, skills, education, training, credentials, experience, scope and complexity of role responsibilities and geographic location. In addition, VHB offers a holistic benefits package which can be found here .

W e 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.