Roadway Project Manager

About the role

The Kansas Division of Benesch is seeking a Project Manager with experience in design of roadways, highways, and interstates. This is an experienced position involving exciting, challenging, and complex assignments with opportunities for growth.

Responsibilities

• Serving as a project manager on transportation (state and municipal highway/roadway) projects
• Managing project teams, including budgets and schedules
• Mentoring junior staff
• Contributing to Kansas and regional strategic growth initiatives
• Championing relationships with key clients, including DOT, County and Municipal Clients
• Representing Benesch at industry and professional engagement events
• Identifying opportunities and leading strategic project pursuits
• Leading and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams
• Present findings through written and verbal communications skills, including public speaking at information meetings, client meetings, and interviews
• Participating in Business Development and Marketing, including networking, preparation of SOQs, proposals, and contracts
• Researching local/state regulations as they pertain to transit agency planning and other requirements
• Preparing and assisting with grant applications

Requirements

• B.S. Degree in Engineering, or related field
• Professional Engineering License
• Excellent communication, strong written, oral, and client relations skills
• Experience in making presentations before elected officials and advisory boards
• Strong organization and leadership skills
• Experience in Project Management, including cost control, project budget control, and quality assurance/quality control
• Ability to work independently and develop task deliverables in a complete and reviewable manner
• Experienced in the public bidding process

Qualifications

• Experience in design of roadways, highways, and interstates
• Experience in managing project teams and budgets
• Experience in mentoring junior staff
• Experience in contributing to strategic growth initiatives
• Experience in representing the company at industry events
• Experience in identifying and pursuing strategic project opportunities
• Experience in leading and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams
• Experience in presenting findings through various mediums
• Experience in preparing and assisting with grant applications

Skills

• Project Management
• Communication
• Leadership
• Technical Analysis
• Public Speaking
• Grant Writing
• Regulatory Compliance

Benefits

• Career growth with leadership development, training, and clear paths forward
• Up to 9% retirement contribution for benefit-eligible employees
• Flexibility with schedules that support your life
• 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

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This position offers a hybrid work schedule, with the option to work from any of Benesch's Kansas/Missouri offices.