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 position involves managing project teams, mentoring junior staff, contributing to strategic growth initiatives, and representing the company at industry events.
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 making presentations before elected officials and advisory boards
- Experience in the public bidding process
Skills
- Project Management
- Communication
- Leadership
- Technical Analysis
- Public Speaking
- Grant Writing
Benefits
At Benesch, we offer:
- 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, allowing flexibility to work from any of the Kansas/Missouri offices including Kansas City, KS, Topeka, KS, Wichita, KS, Manhattan, KS, Lenexa, KS, or Kansas City, MO.
Location
The Kansas Division of Benesch is located in Kansas and Missouri, overseeing complex roadway projects and managing the State DOT’s, local municipalities, and private clients’ needs.
Key Projects
- K-27 Corridor Improvements
- US-24 Corridor Management Plan
- MoDOT Southwest District STIP Planning
- Marlatt Avenue Improvements
- KDOT K-32 & 4th Street Improvements
Equal Opportunity & Accessibility
Benesch is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities.