Land Engineering Project Manager

VHB's Hauppauge office is growing, and we are seeking a collaborative, client-focused
Project Manager /
Senior Civil Engineer to help shape the future of our Land Engineering practice across Long Island.

In this role, you will lead and contribute to complex, multidisciplinary projects that strengthen communities and advance the region's evolving industrial, institutional, real estate, coastal, and energy markets. You will partner with clients, public agencies, and internal teams to deliver thoughtful, resilient, and implementable site/civil solutions from early planning and entitlement through design, permitting, and construction administration.

This is an opportunity for a technically strong leader who enjoys building trusted relationships, mentoring emerging professionals, and helping grow a high-performing team in one of the region’s most dynamic markets.

VHB is proud to be recognized for technical excellence, client service, and our people-first culture, including:

• 2025 and 2026 U.S. Best Managed Company - News | VHB Named 2026 US Best Managed Company | VHB
• 8 2026 Long Island Business News Real Estate, Architecture & Engineering Awards - News | VHB Wins Big at 2026 LIBN Awards | VHB

• Lead the planning, design, permitting, and delivery of site/civil engineering projects across Long Island and the greater New York region.
• Develop site layout, grading, drainage, utility, erosion and sediment control, and stormwater management plans and specifications.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client expectations across small, medium, and large-scale assignments.
• Collaborate with integrated teams across environmental, transportation, planning, geomatics, structural, and other disciplines to deliver comprehensive client solutions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, municipal staff, regulatory agencies, utility providers, boards, commissions, and community stakeholders.
• Support land development approvals and prepare permitting documentation for local, county, state, and federal agencies, as applicable.
• Guide projects through construction administration, including coordination with contractors, clients, and design team members.
• Mentor, coach, and provide technical and career guidance to early-career staff.
• Help identify and pursue new opportunities, contribute to proposals, and support the continued growth of VHB's Land Engineering practice in the Long Island marketplace.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to build credibility with clients, agencies, and project teams.
• Demonstrated proficiency in site/civil design, including site planning, grading, utilities, stormwater management, and erosion and sediment control.
• Experience supporting or leading projects in the real estate, institutional, industrial, coastal, and/or energy sectors.
• A working understanding of related disciplines - such as land surveying, traffic engineering, transportation, or highway design is a plus.
• The ability to think critically, manage competing priorities, and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Strong leadership instincts, attention to detail, and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D and/or Micro Station, along with Microsoft Office applications.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive civil engineering and site design experience.
• Active Professional…