Highway Design Director

Highway Design Director at VHB

VHB is seeking a growth-oriented and experienced engineer to serve as the Highway Design Director.

This role plays a crucial part in driving the growth of the VDOT Design practice, increasing market share across the Commonwealth. The Director will provide strategic support to a talented group of Project Managers (PMs) on large-scale, complex transportation projects, enabling PMs to focus on project execution and ensuring overall success. The Director collaborates closely with the Transportation Market Leader, PMs, clients, and project teams throughout the project life cycle, ensuring seamless delivery, client satisfaction, and project excellence.

• Leverage relationships to develop and maintain trusted adviser status with VDOT clients at all levels of the organization.
• Work closely with Mid-Atlantic local and regional leadership teams in the development of targeted client service action plans.
• 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.
• Support project delivery teams and provide technical guidance for the design of transportation projects.

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

• 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.
• Virginia Professional Engineer licensure required.
• Demonstrated supervisor and mentoring skills.
• Technical proficiency and ability to understand and navigate complex projects.
• Solid project management skills, including planning, budgeting, and risk management.
• Market and client knowledge to align project strategies with client drivers and expectations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with diverse clients and project teams.

• 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.

VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.