Building Design Practice Lead

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VHB has an immediate need for a Building Design Practice Lead to help expand our growing structural practice based in Washington, DC. In this position, you would lead the planning, analysis, design, and detailing of new structures, with a focus on transportation-related structures for state agencies and transportation authorities. The ideal candidate should possess a “can-do” attitude, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and an ability to work independently as well as with a team in a dynamic, fast-paced, and fun environment. The position includes significant opportunities for personal and professional development and growth within VHB.

Learn more about our Structures practice at VHB : Bridges & Structures | VHB.

Overview

Responsibilities :

• Manages, develops, organizes, and implements structural planning, analysis, preliminary and final design document preparation for transportation-related building structures.
• Reviews plans, specifications, reports, and analyses to meet scope.
• Demonstrated success in completing structural designs and developing contract plans in conformance with accepted engineering standards and procedures for public and private clients.
• Supervising and mentoring of junior engineers and support staff.
• Technical oversight and review and Coordination with Architecture partners.
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with leading external disciplines (i.e. architecture and MEP consultant partners).
• Quality management and monitoring of project budgets and schedules.
• Generate new business development opportunities and prepare winning proposals.
• Lead go / no go and partnering decisions on strategic pursuits and be an integral part of the client and contract management process.
• Establish and track project milestones as well as quarterly business goals.
• Involvement and input in key personnel decisions.

Qualifications :

Our best estimate of the salary range for this position located in Washington, DC is $150,000-180,000. This offer is determined based on a number of job-related factors including internal comparators, skills, education, training, credentials, experience, scope, and complexity of role responsibilities and geographic location. In addition, VHB offers a holistic benefits package.

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.

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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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