VDOT Transportation Design Director

Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB is seeking a growth-oriented, entrepreneurial, and experienced engineer to serve as the VDOT Transportation Design Program Executive (PX). The successful candidate will play a critical role in driving the growth of the VDOT Transportation Design practice to increase market share across the state of Virginia. As the company continues to grow and undertake projects of greater scale and complexity, the VDOT Transportation Design PX provides high-level strategic guidance and support to Project Managers (PMs) on large-scale, complex transportation projects, enabling PMs to focus on project execution while ensuring the overall success of projects. This person will collaborate closely with PMs, clients, and project teams, working throughout the project life cycle from pursuit to close-out to ensure seamless delivery, client satisfaction, and project excellence.

Responsibilities

• Leverage relationships to develop and maintain trusted adviser relationships with clients at all levels of the VDOT organization as well as set the vision for growth and lead market awareness.
• Work closely with our Mid-Atlantic regional and office leadership and other local staff in the development of targeted client service action plans for VDOT.
• Provide strategic guidance during the project pursuit process, including opportunity identification, scope development, risk identification, and defining project goals.
• Advise on project approach, scope, cost, and schedule, identifying opportunities for innovative solutions and strategic teaming partnerships.
• Develop new project opportunities and provide key insight for pursuits.
• Oversee and lead project delivery teams and provide technical guidance for the design of transportation projects.
• Serve as Project Executive or Design Manager on mega projects across VHBs footprint.
  
  

Skills And Attributes

• Strong track record of overseeing successful VDOT project delivery
• Proven record of delivering complex transportation projects
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment
• Have the drive to be a leader in the company and in the professional community
• Possess strong engineering judgment with a strive for quality and financial excellence
• Desire to mentor and train design staff in evaluating project risks, client expectations and overall successful project delivery
  
  

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil Engineering or related degree (a master’s may be substituted for 2 years of experience)
• 15 years of professional civil engineering experience focused on delivery of complex VDOT Transportation Design Services; 20 years of experience highly preferred
• Virginia Professional Engineer licensure required
• Demonstrated supervisor and mentoring skills
• Technical proficiency and ability to understand and navigate complex projects
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with diverse clients and project teams
• Ability to maintain a high-level view of project and client goals while providing strategic guidance
• Solid project management skills, including planning, budgeting, and risk management
• Objective mindset to identify project challenges and develop appropriate solutions
• Market and client knowledge to align project strategies with client drivers and expectations
  
  

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.