VHB is pleased to announce that Pete Pavao, PE, PTOE, has been named VHB Orlando Operations Manager. Formerly a key transportation leader in the Providence office, Pete brings over 18 years at VHB elevating client service and program management of complex, high-impact initiatives. In this new role, Pete will support the business and financial goals of the office, manage key client relationships, and help optimize project performance and delivery.
“Having Pete Pavao join our Orlando office of more than 140 people strengthens VHB’s capabilities across all markets,” said Matt Lamb, PE, Southeast Regional Manager. “With Pete on board, our clients can expect exceptional service and innovative solutions to our most pressing challenges in Florida, like meeting clean energy goals, building safe roadways, and strengthening our coastlines for resiliency.”
Pete’s operational experience includes managing integrated teams and building strong partnerships that drive community improvement and organizational growth in both the public and private sector. He most recently served as Transportation Market Lead at VHB Rhode Island where he was a trusted advisor to Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) as Program Manager for design and planning on-call consultant services, including bridge, traffic, safety and highway design and USDOT grant development. Pete led the pursuit of complex projects such as Pell Bridge Approaches, Louisquisset Pike Bridge, and the I-95/Route 10 Corridor. He helped build RIDOT’s Safety Practice, leading four consecutive safety on-call contracts over the past 15 years and partnering with RIDOT to implement their highly successful Highway Safety Improvement Program to reduce fatalities and serious injuries, which included Curve Departure Mitigation, Safe Transportation for Every Pedestrian, and Wrong Way Driving Mitigation.
“I'm thrilled to join the innovative team at VHB Orlando,” said Pete. “With Florida’s tremendous growth comes tremendous opportunity to elevate our communities. It’s an exciting time to work with such a tech-enabled, collaborative team on projects that are enhancing infrastructure and sustainable development across the region."
Pete received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Rhode Island in Civil Engineering.
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