What are the responsibilities and job description for the NH Highway Team Leader position at VHB?
About the Position
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.
- Inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
- Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
- Amazing co-workers
- A focus on learning and development
- Flexible, hybrid workplace
It’s not surprising that VHB has consistently been 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!
Responsibilities
- Supervise the daily operations of NH’s Highway Team in developing Roadway and Active Transportation projects.
- Manage a team of Engineers and Project Managers.
- Carry out supervisory responsibilities, including planning, assigning, and directing work; evaluating performance; coaching and mentoring; training staff and resolving problems.
- Responsible for preparation of proposals, plans, specifications, cost estimates, reports, and final bid packages.
- Performs business and client development activities, including leveraging relationships with municipal and agency clients.
- Promotes continuous quality monitoring and improvement.
- Act as a Project Manager for a variety of projects.
Skills and Attributes
- Advanced knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations related to Roadway and Active Transportation design.
- Strong technical and critical thinking skills. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, partner, influence, consult, and collaborate with all levels within the organization.
- Advanced skills with Microsoft Office Suite, CADD and Modeling. MicroStation, InRoads and OpenRoads skills are a plus.
- Superb skills in project and client relationship management and collaborative problem solving with stakeholders, clients, and teammates.
- Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal communication and time management skills.
- Self-motivated, highly organized, and detail oriented.
Qualifications
- 10 years of professional experience in Transportation/Highway Engineering
- B.S. in Civil Engineering is required
- Prior experience with NHDOT and municipal project experience is preferred
- Prior supervisory experience required
- New Hampshire PE license required, (or the ability to obtain one within one year)
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VHB is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
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