Highway Lead

Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

VIRGINIA HIGHWAY LEAD | RICHMOND, VA | WILLIAMSBURG, VA | VIRGINIA BEACH, VA | TYSONS CORNER, VA | WASHINGTON D.C. | HYBRID

VHB is seeking a Virginia Highway Lead to join our growing Transportation team across Virginia. In this leadership role, you’ll help shape the future of mobility throughout the Commonwealth by leading complex VDOT roadway and interstate improvement projects that enhance connectivity, safety, and long-term community resilience. Working alongside a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, you’ll drive innovative transportation solutions across Richmond, Williamsburg, Virginia Beach, Tysons Corner, and the greater DC metro region.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced transportation professional ready to elevate their leadership impact through major infrastructure programs, Design-Build pursuits, and strategic client engagement. You’ll play a visible role in advancing VHB’s transportation presence across Virginia while mentoring emerging professionals, guiding technical delivery, and partnering with clients and contractor teams to deliver transformative transportation projects. At VHB, career growth is fueled by meaningful leadership opportunities, collaborative project delivery, and the ability to make a lasting impact on how communities move and grow.

With a strong focus on VDOT transportation design and Design-Build project delivery, this role supports major transportation initiatives including interstate corridor improvements, multimodal infrastructure, and large-scale highway design programs throughout Virginia.

This work is part of what earned VHB recognition as a 2026 U.S. Best Managed Company—one of only two firms in the AEC industry to receive this distinction. Sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, the award recognizes organizations demonstrating excellence in strategy, innovation, culture, and operational performance.

Learn more about the designation here: News | VHB Named 2026 US Best Managed Company | VHB

Responsibilities

• Oversee and serve as needed as Project Manager and Technical Lead on VDOT transportation design and interstate corridor projects across Virginia
• Support Design-Build pursuits and project delivery, coordinating closely with contractor partners to develop innovative and cost-effective solutions
• Lead, grow, and support VDOT transportation contracts and strategic pursuits, including opportunities within the I-81 corridor and statewide infrastructure programs
• Mentor team and coordinate multidisciplinary design teams to ensure high-quality and timely project delivery
• Provide technical leadership in highway design, geometric layout, grading, drainage, and VDOT standards compliance
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders including VDOT, municipalities, contractors, and private-sector clients
• Support business development and strategic growth initiatives through client engagement, proposal development, and pursuit strategy
• Contribute to the continued expansion of VHB’s transportation practice across Richmond, Williamsburg, Virginia Beach, Tysons Corner, and Metro DC markets
• Oversee project budgets, schedules, quality control, and client communication throughout all phases of project delivery

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering required; MS preferred
• Virginia PE license required
• 11+ years of progressive transportation engineering experience with a focus on VDOT roadway design and interstate corridor projects
• Demonstrated experience managing Design-Build transportation projects preferred
• Strong knowledge of VDOT standards, procedures, and digital delivery requirements
• DBIA certification or willingness to obtain
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage budgets and schedules, and deliver high-quality transportation solutions
• Strong communication, client relationship management, and business development skills

The full-time annual base salary range for this position is $135,000 to $200,000 if located in Virginia and Metro DC area. The base salary offered will be determined based on job-related factors, including geographic location, internal equity, experience, credentials, skills, education, work schedule, and other factors permitted by law. The posted salary range reflects base pay only. Additional compensation and benefits available to eligible employees are outlined in our Total Rewards Program.

Annual base salary is one component of VHB’s Total Rewards package. In addition to base pay, eligible employees may receive annual incentive compensation bonuses, spot bonuses, and merit-based salary increases, providing opportunities to increase earnings beyond base pay. VHB also offers a differentiating work experience, including a comprehensive benefits package that includes eligibility to participate in the VHB 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, and recognition programs. 

Details on VHB’s benefits package can be found here: Benefits Checklist  

Building 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 impact
• A collaborative, inclusive culture that values curiosity and shared success
• Support to grow your skills and lead through change
• Learning and development supported by evolving tools and technologies, including AI
• Best-in-class benefits and a flexible, hybrid work environment

We’re growing across the East Coast and are consistently recognized as a great place to work. Ready to shape what’s next? Learn more about what sets our employee experience apart and connect with us.  

VHB 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.

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