Roadway Project Manager

About the role

The Kansas Division of Benesch is seeking a Project Manager with strong project management skills and experience in design of roadways, highways, and interstates. The ideal candidate will have the opportunity to work on various infrastructure projects for State DOT’s, local municipalities and private clients.

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 preparing technical analysis within a variety of specialist areas such as transit plans, transit operational analyses, multimodal subarea/corridor studies, modal compliance, transit grants management, and special transit studies
• 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
• Experience in the public bidding process

Qualifications

• Experience in managing complex roadway projects
• Experience in working with multi-disciplinary teams
• Experience in presenting findings to clients and stakeholders
• Experience in preparing technical analysis and reports
• Experience in project budgeting and execution

Skills

• Project Management
• Communication Skills
• Leadership Skills
• Technical Analysis
• Public Speaking
• Grant Writing

Benefits

Benesch offers a competitive compensation package, including up to 9% retirement contribution for benefit-eligible employees, flexible scheduling, generous paid time off, and parental leave. Additionally, we provide career growth opportunities, leadership development, and training.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This position offers a hybrid work schedule, allowing flexibility while maintaining productivity. When in the office, the employee can work from any of our Kansas/Missouri offices, including Kansas City, KS, Topeka, KS, Wichita, KS, Manhattan, KS, Lenexa, KS, or Kansas City, MO.