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Senior Project Manager / Civil Engineer – Land Development

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VHB’s growing Hauppauge, NY office is seeking a Senior Project Manager (Civil Engineer) to join our Civil/Land Engineering Department. This position offers the opportunity to lead and manage high-profile, complex projects across multiple sectors, including institutional development, sustainable coastal engineering and shoreline resiliency, transportation-related access/roadway work, site development, grading, drainage, utility layout/services, and permitting/approvals.

The ideal candidate will manage client relationships and oversee end-to-end project delivery across multiple accounts. The role requires strong project management capabilities, technical expertise, and a commitment to staff development, with responsibility spanning from project planning through implementation. As part of a growing office and region, this position offers significant opportunities for advancement within both the local office and the broader Northeast region.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop site/civil engineering plans and specifications for a multitude of projects

Help build and lead a multi-dimensional team of civil engineering professionals

Provide technical and career guidance as a mentor to staff

Manage medium to large multi-disciplined projects for both public and private clients

Provide input to Market Leads for Institutional, Real Estate, Transportation, and Energy Markets

Develop new project opportunities, maintain client relations, and manage proposal submissions

Prepare workload projections and track project financial performance

Prepare and review design drawings, specifications, and permitting documents

Lead meetings with clients, regulatory agencies, boards, utility providers, and stakeholders

Administer VHB’s quality program and reviews for project deliverables

Skills and Attributes

Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Proficient in civil site layout, local roadway design, grading/drainage, utility design, and erosion/sediment control

Experience with real estate projects, institutional, transportation, and energy projects a plus

A basic understanding of the need for land survey, traffic engineering, geotechnical engineering, and site investigation and remediation, as supporting disciplines to projects

Excellent coaching and mentoring skills

Self-motivated critical thinker

Exhibits leadership and project management skills

Excels working in an integrated service team environment

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related fieldrequired

Master’s degree a plus (may substitute for 1 year of experience)

11-15+ years of professional civil design engineering experience required

Professional Engineer (PE) licensure required

A local knowledge and understanding of working on Long Island a plus

Experience with abilities of AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil3D, and/or MicroStation

Experience managing client relationships and overseeing end-to-end project delivery across multiple accounts.

Our best estimate of the salary range for this position located in Hauppauge, NY is $138,000-178,000. The final compensation will be based on a variety of factors such as individual qualifications, education, and experience.

W e 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 Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of and belonging, supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is .

Seniority level

Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type Full-time

Job function

Job function Engineering and Information Technology

Industries Civil Engineering

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Senior Project Manager / Civil Engineer – Land Development

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Published on 08/05/2025

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