Transportation Planning Project Manager

Transportation Planner - Project ManagerVHB's growing Mid-Atlantic operation is seeking a Transportation Planner or Engineer - Project Manager to join our Virginia Transportation Systems team. The selected candidate will work with VHB's passionate team of engineers, planners, and designers on a variety of projects across a broad cross-section of markets. This includes partnering with public and private clients at the federal, state, and local levels to improve mobility, enhance communities, boost economic vitality, and balance development and infrastructure needs with environmental stewardship.This position is designed for a 11+ year professional with a strong technical foundation in transportation planning and traffic operations—and a desire to contribute to mentorship and project management for our Virginia strategic initiatives, particularly in the local government market.

You'll work closely with senior leadership, taking on key project responsibilities and supporting a balanced team structure and advancing our long-term business development goals.Key ResponsibilitiesLead multimodal transportation projects including corridor studies, safety audits, and operations analyses.Review technical traffic engineering work conducted by others.Perform and manage safety-focused planning efforts.Lead development of technical memoranda, reports, graphics, and presentations that communicate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.Support the development of transportation policies and programs for Virginia communities.Lead public and stakeholder engagement, including workshops, open houses, small group meetings, and online engagement.Manage tasks, budgets, and schedules for defined components of larger projects; contribute to project management activities.Contribute to proposals, project scopes, budgets, and schedules.Serve as a task or discipline lead on multidisciplinary projects.Manage projects and staff on technical and professional growth.Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support VHB's Mid-Atlantic strategic initiatives.Skills & AbilitiesAbility to take on increasing levels of responsibility as a transportation planning–focused Project Manager with business development capabilitiesCollaborative mindset with strong communication and interpersonal skillsCritical thinker with a strategic, solutions-oriented approachTechnically proficient and detail-oriented with strong analytical skillsFamiliar with Virginia-specific standards (VDOT, AASHTO, MUTCD, HCM, HSM)Ability to work independently and manage multiple prioritiesProactive attitude and interest in future business development and leadership opportunitiesQualificationsBachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Transportation Planning, or a related field11+ years of experience in transportation planning/engineering (consulting preferred)Professional planning certification or PE required (i.e., American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)Experience leading teams and/or projectsSupervisory experience preferredExperience with Virginia transportation clients and agencies is requiredBuilding what's next, together. Our people make the difference. We foster a technology-empowered, people?driven, future?ready culture where agility, innovation, and collaboration shape how we work every day.When you join VHB, you'll find:Meaningful work on complex projects with real community impactA collaborative, inclusive culture that values curiosity and shared successSupport to grow your skills and lead through changeLearning and development supported by evolving tools and technologies, including AIBest-in-class benefits and a flexible, hybrid work environmentVHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer.

Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. 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 other characteristics protected by law.