ABOUT THE POSITION
Director of Civil Engineering | New Jersey
VHB is seeking a Director of Civil Engineering, seller-doer, to join our dynamic, well established Northeast Civil Engineering practice and be an integral part of our growth in New Jersey as a Practice Builder. The client base is state and local public agencies, private real estate developers, and Higher Education/Institutional Campuses. The position offers opportunity in expanding and continuing to shape the group.
Responsibilities
- Build and lead a team producing and delivering civil design projects from inception through the construction administration phase
- Lead business development efforts, bringing new project opportunities; prepare and manage proposal submissions
- Carry out supervisory responsibilities, including planning, assigning, and directing work; evaluating performance; coaching and mentoring; and resolving staffing problems
- Oversee pre-design project planning and technical task management
- Knowledge of City, State, and Federal permitting
- Manage the development of technical design team
- Assist with strategy for expansion of civil services in NJ
- Monitor department financial performance
- Attend and lead meetings with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders
- Attend VHB Leadership meetings, reporting on staff, workload, financial performance, and project performance
- Participate in professional organizations that promote relationships with clients and teaming partners
Skills and Attributes
- Exhibits strong leadership skills
- Strong computer skills (MS Office)
- Strong and collaborative work ethic
- Excels working in a team environment
- Self-motivated and strong interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail, ability to multitask and to think critically
- Substantial technical and project management experience
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Advanced knowledge of contractual documents
- Advanced knowledge of local and state regulations governing civil design
- Demonstrated ability to partner, influence, consult, and collaborate with all levels within the organization
- Superb skills in project and client relationship management and collaborative problem solving with stakeholders, clients, and team members
- Software experience: GIS/MicroStation/AutoCAD, a plus
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field of study
- 15+ years of Civil Engineering design experience required
- 20+ years’ experience preferred
- NJ Professional Engineer (PE) license required
We are VHB! We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.
Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, which includes:
- 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
We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We’re growing, and we hope you’ll join us!
VHB is a proud Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion—supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. All individuals receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications without discrimination for race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.
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