Structural Practice Lead – Buildings

Overview

Lead and grow building structural practice, focusing on transportation-related structures.

Key Responsibilities

• team mentoring
• coordination
• partnerships
• milestone tracking
• business development
• budget monitoring

Tasks

-Supervising and mentoring younger staff -Coordination with Architecture partners -Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with leading external disciplines (i.e. architecture and MEP consultant partners) -Establish and track project milestones as well as quarterly business goals -Generate new business development opportunities and prepare winning proposals -Lead go/no go and partnering decisions on strategic pursuits -Monitoring of project budgets and schedules

Requirements

• revit
• pe license
• 10+ years
• civil engineering
• 3d modeling
• transportation

What You Bring

VHB has an immediate need for a Practice Lead to help expand our growing building structural practice. In this position, you would help set the strategic direction for the building structural practice, collaborate with and lead staff in multiple offices, and support competitive proposals. You would also lead the planning, analysis, design, and detailing of new structures, with a focus on transportation-related structures for state agencies and transportation authorities. The ideal candidate should possess a “can-do” attitude, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and an ability to work independently as well as with a team in a dynamic, fast paced, and fun environment. -Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills -10+ years of progressively responsible professional experience in the architectural or structural design of buildings. -Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or architecture, MS preferred -Past business development success and industry relationships -PE or RA License -Working knowledge of Revit and 3D modeling software for QC and mentoring purposes -Must possess strong technical skills with knowledge of various structural systems for building construction -Strong organizational and time management skills -Proactive and self-motived, with excellent attention to detail and quality -Ability to lead and collaborate with a team of staff working remotely -Ability to travel as needed to client sites -Demonstrated success in completing structural designs and developing contract plans in conformance with accepted engineering standards and procedures for public and private clients -Minimum of 4 years’ experience working on structures for state agencies and transportation authorities.

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Benefits

The position includes significant opportunities for personal and professional development and growth within VHB. Among its recent recognition, VHB won the 2025 Best Managed Company award, recognizing its impactful development and infrastructure projects across our footprint. -Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace -Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects -Focus on learning, development, and career growth -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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