Civil Engineer Project Manager

Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

Civil Engineer Project Manager | Bedford, NH | Hybrid

VHB’s Bedford, NH office is looking for an experienced Civil Engineer – Project Manager to join our growing Land Development team and help shape the future of communities across New Hampshire and New England region. From our Bedford Farms Drive location, more than 90 professionals—including nearly 50 New Hampshire-licensed engineers—partner with public and private clients to deliver impactful projects that strengthen local economies, enhance quality of life, and protect vital environmental resources. You’ll collaborate closely with in-house experts in transportation, environmental permitting, survey, and planning to deliver integrated solutions for municipal clients, institutional campuses, mixed-use and commercial developments, and other community-focused projects. 

Responsibilities

• Work within an integrated team of engineers, environmental scientists, and landscape architects to develop site/civil engineering plans and specifications for a wide range of public and private projects with a focus on sustainability and resiliency
• Support the preparation of design plans from schematic design through construction documents, prepare permit applications and supporting materials, and write technical report.
• Assist in the preparation of permitting, design, and construction documents
• Manage tasks and projects and monitor project financial performance
• Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D to develop and manage model‑based design deliverables, including surfaces, grading models, pipe networks, and plan/profile production, ensuring consistency between design models and construction documents
• Perform and oversee stormwater management technical design, including hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, water quality treatment design, and compliance with the NHDES Alteration of Terrain (AoT) regulations, NH Stormwater Manual, and applicable local ordinances
• Support business development and client relations-building activities
• Attend meetings with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to establish their needs and discuss design/permitting issues
• Mentor junior team members
• Help support the planning coordinating work activities with the Land Development team

Skills and Attributes

• Ability to think critically and creatively in a team-focused environment
• Ability to prepare and deliver clear, effective public presentations to municipal boards, regulatory agencies, community stakeholders, and clients, including participation in public hearings and workshops
• Experience in project and client relationship management
• Experience preparing graphics and maps
• AutoCAD Civil 3D, GIS, HydroCAD, and StormCAD experience
• Self-motivated work ethic, with a strong attention to detail

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering required, Master's degree a plus
• 5-8+ years experience of professional site/civil engineering experience required, including consulting/private sector experience
• P.E. licensure required or ability to obtain within 6 month
• AutoCAD Civil 3D experience

The full-time annual base salary range for this position, located in New Hampshire, is $95,000 to $120,000. 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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