South Atlantic Director of Transit

2 weeks ago


Charlotte North Carolina, United States VHB Full time

Overview:

ABOUT THE POSITION
Director of Transit & Rail Planning, South Atlantic Area | Charlotte


In this role, you would join a group delivering some of the most transformative transit and railroad projects across the region while overseeing business development activities, leading a multidisciplinary team, and delivering projects.

The business development efforts will include client management and maintenance, identifying new opportunities, and leading major project pursuits. Team management will include developing, mentoring, and growing the team of transit and rail planners and engineers.

Project delivery services will include leading complex transit and railroad projects from the early planning phase through construction and implementation.

Typical projects involve light rail transit, metro rail, bus and bus rapid transit, intercity passenger rail, commuter rail, and freight rail services.

Responsibilities

Develop a vision and implementation strategies for local and regional groups and communicate these across region

Maintain active market knowledge while understanding internal and external capabilities, strengths, and weaknesses

Support regional and corporate strategic initiatives while promoting a OneVHB mentality

Assist with annual business planning when we set our goals for the coming years

Guide business development efforts through an emphasis on advance positioning and early identification of strategic pursuits

Coordinate teaming decisions with VHB leadership

Lead and oversee key pursuits

Manage and prepare technical and cost proposals

Manage and grow key client relationships

Lead and help grow a multidisciplinary team of transit and rail focused planners and engineers

Take an active role in the development and mentoring of staff

Manage high-profile projects of various size and complexity

Develop, manage, and maintain project schedules and budgets

Lead development of project deliverables and provide quality control

Manage financial progress on projects

Prepare and deliver technical reports, analyses, and presentations

Represent VHB at conferences, seminars, and industry events

Skills and Abilities

Strategic thinker with ability to develop a vision for the practice

Ability to thrive in highly collaborative team environments

Deep market knowledge and visibility across the industry

Strong understanding of transit and rail infrastructure

Ability and interest to engage, inspire, mentor our best and brightest

Excellent technical written and verbal communication skills

Excellent public speaking and business development skills

Excellent project management skills

Strong capability in use of computer applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Proficiency with project management applications (MS Project and/or Primavera)

Qualifications

Degree in Urban/Transportation Planning, Civil Engineering, or related field

15+ years of progressive technical experience in transit and rail planning and implementation of bus and rail transit improvements, with at least 10 years of project management experience


Demonstrated and progressive relationship with South-Atlantic-area transit and railroad clients such as NCDOT, CATS, MARTA, GoTriangle, GoRaleigh, SCDOT, FDOT, LYNX, etc.

Demonstrated knowledge of FTA and FRA processes and federal and state transportation regulations and programs

Proven ability to manage a multidisciplinary team of engineers, planners, and scientists


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 , 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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