ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB is seeking a growth-oriented, entrepreneurial, and experienced Transportation Market Lead for Florida. This hire will manage transportation projects, including conceptual, preliminary, and final engineering designs. The ideal candidate will lead the pursuit and development of major and complex projects throughout Florida and lead multidisciplinary teams of engineers and designers in the development of studies, plans, specifications, and cost estimates for a variety of transportation infrastructure projects in Florida transportation markets including the Florida Department of Transportation.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Broad understanding of service offerings within the region
• Considered a thought leader. Advances knowledge of standards, concepts, principles, practices, and innovative ideas in their field
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, partner, influence, consult, and collaborate at all levels within the organization
• Advanced knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations related to applicable discipline
• Strong technical and critical thinking skills
• Excellent skills in project and client relationship management and collaborative problem solving with stakeholders, clients, and teammates
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Self-motivated, highly organized, and detail oriented
• Skills and knowledge must be commensurate with required experience and job level

QUALIFICATIONS

• FL PE licensure required
• BS in Civil Engineering or related field required, Master’s degree preferred
• 15+ years of progressive professional technical experience in transportation engineering in Florida required, with at least 5 years of project management experience
• Demonstrated and progressive relationships with Florida area clients
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state transportation regulations and programs
• Proven ability to lead and influence a multidisciplinary team
  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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• Leads, develops, and/or supports initiatives in support of and in response to VHB’s Strategic Plan, Southeast regional strategic goals and specifically toward initiatives that support growth in the Transportation Market across Florida
• Evaluates service offerings to ensure alignment with client needs and industry trends within Florida
• Implements recruiting, retention, and training strategies and skills development plans.
• Monitors the deployment of people on projects and pursuits and manages multiple concurrent projects of various topics and complexity
• Prepares and participates in client and proposal related presentations and performs business and client development activities
• Has budgetary responsibility for large projects (typically net revenue greater than $10 million)
• Promotes continuous quality monitoring and improvement. Monitors quality standards and practices
• Directs the work of Service line-focused teams within the region. Carries out supervisory responsibilities either directly or indirectly through subordinate supervisors, planning, assigning, and directing work; evaluating performance; coaching and mentoring
• Represent VHB at regional conferences, seminars, and industry events
• Coordinate on teaming decisions with the Regional Manager and Managing Directors and other Transportation leadership
• Take an active role in the development and mentoring of the Transportation group staff