Transportation Project Manager
About the role
The Transportation Project Manager will oversee the design and implementation of roadways, highways, and interstates from preliminary to final stages. This role involves managing project teams, budgets, and schedules, and contributing to strategic growth initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a project manager on transportation projects, managing scopes, budgets, and schedules.
- Manage project teams and technical staff, including mentoring and leading other professionals and student interns.
- Contribute to strategic growth initiatives and participate in business development activities.
- Represent Benesch at industry events and lead strategic project pursuits.
- Lead and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, presenting findings through written and verbal communications.
- Prepare and assist with grant applications.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field, and a Professional Engineering License in Nebraska (or the ability to obtain one upon hire).
- Excellent communication, strong written and oral skills, and experience interacting with clients, agencies, and other stakeholders.
- Experience in making presentations, attending conferences, and participating in interviews.
- Strong organizational and leadership skills.
- Experience in preparing technical analysis in areas such as transit plans, transit operational analyses, multimodal subarea/corridor studies, and grant management.
- 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 designing roadways, highways, and interstates.
- 8+ years of relevant experience.
Skills
- Project management skills.
- Technical analysis skills.
- Public speaking and presentation skills.
- Client relations and stakeholder management skills.
Benefits
At Benesch, we offer:
- Career growth with leadership development, training, and clear paths forward.
- A strong financial future with up to 9% retirement contribution for benefit-eligible employees.
- Flexibility in scheduling to support personal 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
Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.
Schedule
Details on schedule are not specified in the job posting.
Benefits
Details on benefits are not specified in the job posting.
Company Information
Benesch is a growing, multi-disciplined planning, engineering, and professional services firm. We enhance infrastructure and communities across the country, creating spaces and providing connections that make a difference. We are committed to an inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
Contact Information
To apply, please email TalentAcquisition@benesch.com. External recruiters and staffing agencies should contact TalentAcquisition@benesch.com for coordination and authorization of recruiting activity.