Senior Project Manager/Civil Transportation Engine

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin - Augusta, ME

Full-time - Mid Level

Augusta, ME

11-50 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Senior Project Manager/Civil Transportation Engineer at VHB's Maine Transportation team is responsible for managing complex infrastructure projects across the state of Maine. This role involves overseeing both public infrastructure and private development projects, including upgrades to streets, utilities, highways, and parks. The position offers flexibility with the potential for hybrid or remote work, requiring occasional site visits.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects or tasks of varying size, working within a team of professionals to develop well-coordinated civil engineering plans, specifications, and deliverables for civil and transportation infrastructure projects
• Attend client meetings with MaineDOT and various municipalities, working with regulatory agencies and stakeholders to establish their needs and discuss design/permitting issues
• Participate in client focus teams, work with others to develop new project opportunities, and participate in developing proposals which may include scope, schedule and budget
• Lead a design team through local and state agencies permitting for new or reconstructing roadways and utility infrastructure
• Prepare and review design drawings, specifications, and estimates
• Supervise design team activities during plan development and provide guidance during construction administration and construction close-out
• Serve as mentor to junior engineers

Requirements

• 11-15 years of civil transportation experience required
• 5 years Project Management on MaineDOT projects required
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field required, Master's preferred (master's may substitute for 1 year of experience)
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Maine required

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of the policies, review processes, and design standards of Maine state and local agencies
• Ability to manage workload, meet budget and meet deadlines
• Team oriented and motivated to lead/mentor junior staff
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Knowledgeable of industry standard software (ie. AutoCAD and/or MicroStation)
• Self-motivated, highly organized, and detail oriented

Benefits

• 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