Senior Project Manager
About the role
We are seeking a Senior Project Manager with a proven track record of successfully managing complex transportation projects. This role involves both self-performing tasks and leading project teams in planning and designing transportation projects. Additionally, the candidate will play a significant role in managing client relationships and contributing to strategic initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Immediate contribution to contracted backlog
- Developing junior staff providing design and construction phase services
- Manage scope, schedule, budgets, and resources for multiple projects
- Contribute to local, regional, and corporate strategic growth initiatives
- Assemble competent project communications, including meeting minutes, technical documents, and reports
- Assume responsibility for assigned design calculation files, ensuring adequate independent quality control reviews
- Develop and oversee task work plans for Engineers, Designers, Inspectors, and Technologists
Requirements
- BS in Civil Engineering or similar degree required
- PE License
- Minimum 10+ years of relevant experience; CDOT and/or Western Slope local agency experience is a plus
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Strong understanding and familiarity with project delivery
- Progressive experience working directly with clients developing relationships, with proven ability to win work
- Excellent leadership, communication, business development, project management, and client relations skills
- Ability to recruit new talent
Qualifications
- BS in Civil Engineering or similar degree required
- PE License
- Minimum 10+ years of relevant experience; CDOT and/or Western Slope local agency experience is a plus
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Strong understanding and familiarity with project delivery
- Progressive experience working directly with clients developing relationships, with proven ability to win work
- Excellent leadership, communication, business development, project management, and client relations skills
- Ability to recruit new talent
Skills
- Project Management
- Client Relationship Management
- Strategic Initiative Development
- Technical Project Management
- Business Development
- Leadership
- Communication
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short Term and Long Term Disability
- 401K Plan
- Profit-Sharing Contributions
Pay
The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The final agreed-upon compensation is based on numerous factors, including but not limited to individual education, qualifications, prior work experience, and geographic location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary, overtime, and bonuses.
Schedule
This position offers flexibility within the Western Slope of Colorado. Benesch is expanding its Colorado division and welcomes candidates from diverse areas including but not limited to Grand Junction, Glenwood Springs, Durango, and beyond.