Iowa Branch Manager

About the role

We are searching for a dedicated individual to serve as our Iowa Branch Manager to lead and grow Benesch’s Transportation practice in Iowa. The ideal candidate will bring enthusiasm and energy to open a new office, build a new team, and maintain and develop client relationships in the state of Iowa. This position will report to the Division Manager and offers outstanding leadership opportunities with great visibility at the state, regional, and national levels, including the potential for ownership at Benesch.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and grow our Iowa-based transportation practice.
• Contribute to local, regional, and corporate strategic growth initiatives, including expansion of a multi-disciplinary transportation practice.
• Develop and manage relationships with existing and new clients.
• Represent Benesch in industry and at professional organizations and events.
• Identify opportunities and lead strategic project pursuits.
• Draw upon existing industry relationships and establish new ones to develop strategic partnerships for future pursuits.
• Demonstrate a proven record of effectively directing multiple concurrent projects and pursuits.
• Be accountable for sales and operational key performance indicators in the Iowa market.
• Review and verify scopes of work, budgets, and schedules.
• Actively recruit, interview, and hire individuals who can contribute to the transportation practice in Iowa and company-wide at a high level.

Requirements

• Hold a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Planning, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of industry experience preferred.
• Professional Engineer license in the State of Iowa or AICP certification preferred.
• Have a strong background working with the Iowa DOT, with advanced experience in at least one of the Bureaus (experience with local agency clients is a plus).
• Be located in Iowa, ready to participate in meetings and industry events statewide, fueling collaboration and growth.

Qualifications

• Ability to write and prepare effective and efficient project proposals and non-technical documents.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of state and local design standards, ensuring compliance and innovation.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, captivating audiences with your ideas and insights.
• Strong organization, and leadership skills with a track record for understanding and adhering to contractual requirements.
• Showcase a proven track record in adhering to design budgets and schedules, delivering on time and within scope.
• Leverage your skills in accounting and scheduling to manage projects.
• Thrive in a collaborative team environment, fostering synergy and driving collective success.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving.
• Client relationship management.
• Project management and leadership.
• Technical knowledge and compliance.
• Communication and presentation skills.
• Teamwork and collaboration.

Benefits

• Career growth with leadership development, training, and clear paths forward.
• Strong financial future with up to 9% retirement contribution for benefit-eligible employees.
• Flexibility that works with schedules that support your life.
• Time to recharge with generous paid time off and parental leave for benefit-eligible employees.
• Mentorship, hands-on experience, and opportunities to make an impact from day one.

Pay

Competitive compensation package with up to 9% retirement contribution for benefit-eligible employees.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible work arrangements to support your life.

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

Benesch is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants in all protected groups, including veterans and individuals with disabilities, or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with a physical disability or other impairment. If you are limited in your ability or are unable to access Benesch's Careers website due to a physical disability or other impairment, you may request a reasonable accommodation by emailing TalentAcquisition@benesch.com. This option is only available to those in need of an accommodation due to a disability or other impairment. Please do not use this as an alternative method for general inquiries or status on applications, as you will not receive a response. Reasonable requests will be responded to as soon as possible on a case-by-case basis.

External Recruiters and Staffing Agencies

Benesch shall have no obligation to compensate any external recruiter or search firm for candidate submissions made without a valid, current, and fully executed agreement. Submission of candidate information does not establish entitlement to a fee. All recruiting activity must be coordinated and authorized through the Benesch Talent Acquisition team. Please direct all communications to TalentAcquisition@Benesch.com.