VDOT Transportation Design Director

Overview

Lead VDOT design practice, mentor staff, drive project strategy and delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• project advising
• strategic guidance
• client service
• client relations
• technical guidance
• design support

Tasks

-Advise on project approach, scope, cost, and schedule, identifying opportunities for innovative solutions and strategic teaming partnerships. -Provide strategic guidance during the project pursuit process, including opportunity identification, scope development, risk identification, and defining project goals. -Work closely with our Mid-Atlantic local and regional leadership teams in the development of targeted client service action plans. -Leverage relationships to develop and maintain trusted adviser status with VDOT clients at all levels of the organization. -Support project delivery teams and provide technical guidance for the design of transportation projects.

Requirements

• project management
• 15+ years
• pe virginia
• civil engineering
• mentoring
• vdot delivery

What You Bring

-Solid project management skills, including planning, budgeting, and risk management -Possess strong engineering judgment with a strive for quality and financial excellence -Proven record of delivering complex transportation projects -Technical proficiency and ability to understand and navigate complex projects -Ability to work in a dynamic environment -15+ years of professional civil engineering experience focused on delivery of complex VDOT Transportation Design Services -Virginia Professional Engineer licensure required -B.S. in Civil Engineering or related degree (a master’s may be substituted for 2 years of experience) -Desire to mentor and train design staff in evaluating project risks, client expectations and overall successful project delivery -Demonstrated supervisor and mentoring skills -Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with diverse clients and project team -Strong track record of overseeing successful VDOT project delivery -Market and client knowledge to align project strategies with client drivers and expectations

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Benefits

-Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects -Focus on learning, development, and career growth -Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace -Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation

About Vhb

-A small civil engineering shop serving local communities. -Evolved into a multidisciplinary firm tackling engineering, planning, design, and environmental challenges. -Known for managing landmark infrastructure projects—from the South Coast Rail bridges to coastal resilience plans. -Blends transportation planning, environmental stewardship, energy solutions, and land development under one roof. -Demonstrated impact beyond design by detecting a critical bridge defect in Providence days before emergency closure. -Remains rooted in civil engineering but shines for its integrated solutions and hands-on role in transformative public infrastructure.

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