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About the Role

VHB is seeking a Practice Lead to expand its building structural practice. This role involves setting strategic direction, leading staff across multiple offices, and supporting proposals. The Practice Lead will also oversee the design of new structures, with a focus on transportation-related projects for state agencies and transportation authorities. The ideal candidate will have a "can-do" attitude, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

Key client and contract management
Coordination with Architecture partners
Technical oversight and review
Generate new business development opportunities and prepare winning proposals
Lead go/no go and partnering decisions on strategic pursuits
Project scoping and development
Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with leading external disciplines (i.e. architecture and MEP consultant partners)
Supervising and mentoring younger staff
Quality management
Preliminary and final structural design
Monitoring of project budgets and schedules
Establish and track project milestones as well as quarterly business goals
Involvement and input in key personnel decisions

Requirements

10+ years of progressively responsible professional experience in the architectural or structural design of buildings.
Minimum of 4 years’ experience working on structures for state agencies and transportation authorities.
Demonstrated success in completing structural designs and developing contract plans in conformance with accepted engineering standards and procedures for public and private clients
Past business development success and industry relationships
Ability to travel as needed to client sites

Skills

Ability to lead and collaborate with a team of staff working remotely
Strong technical skills with knowledge of various structural systems for building construction
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Enthusiasm to learn, seek out opportunities, and take responsibility
Working knowledge of Revit and 3D modeling software for QC and mentoring purposes
Proactive and self-motivated, with excellent attention to detail and quality
Motivated to mentor junior staff
Strong organizational and time management skills

Location

Boston/Watertown, MA
Washington, DC
NYC

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

10+ years of experience
4+ years of experience

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or architecture
MS preferred
PE or RA License

Salary/Compensations

$140,000-190,000 (Boston/Watertown, MA and Washington, DC)
$150,000-200,000 (NYC)

Benefits

Holistic benefits package

About the Company

VHB proudly celebrates our selection as a 2026 U.S. Best Managed Company.
VHB fosters a technology-empowered, people-driven, future-ready culture where agility, innovation, and collaboration shape how we work every day.
We offer meaningful work on complex projects with real community impact.
We provide a collaborative, inclusive culture that values curiosity and shared success.
We support growth of skills and leadership through change.
Learning and development are supported by evolving tools and technologies, including AI.
We offer best-in-class benefits and a flexible, hybrid work environment.
We are growing across the East Coast and are consistently recognized as a great place to work.

Equal Opportunity

VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer.
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.