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Lefebvre Joins VHB as Northeast Transportation Market Leader
Written by Carolina Worrell, Senior Editor
Stéphane Lefebvre, Northeast Transportation Market Leader at VHB
VHB announced May 8 that Stéphane Lefebvre, PE, ENV SP, has joined the firm as Northeast Transportation Market Leader. In this role, he will oversee the region’s strategic growth for the transportation market in both the public and private sectors while “promoting VHB’s integrated approach to deliver complex, multidiscipline projects across all markets.”
Lefebvre brings nearly 20 years of experience in architectural, structural and civil engineering for several major urban infrastructure and private development projects. He is highly regarded in the transportation industry and recognized for his work with the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) and other State and City transportation/planning agencies, as well as for leading Transit Oriented Development (TOD) projects for large private New York Developer clients, including Vornado Realty Trust, SL Green, Extell and Hines.
Prior to joining VHB, Lefebvre served as Transportation-Infrastructure Principal and Practice Leader for a global professional services firm in New York City. His technical experience encompasses end-to-end project phases, from planning and design through construction—including infrastructure elements design, contract plan preparation, field inspections, structural evaluation and analysis, report preparation, and design-build delivery.
Lefebvre holds a BS in both Architectural Engineering and Civil/Structural Engineering from Drexel University and is a Licensed Professional Engineer.
“We’re experiencing a remarkable period of growth in the Northeast, and we’re thrilled Stéphane is joining us to help lead VHB’s vision and teams as we continue to partner with clients on transformative transportation projects,” said Joe Pizzurro, who joined VHB as NYC Managing Director last June. “His exceptional business acumen, proven leadership, and robust experience will be instrumental in further strengthening our transportation footprint in the New York metro region.”
