Transportation Project Manager

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Manager with experience in roadway, highway, and/or civil site design to join our Michigan Transportation group. This role will be part of an established Transportation engineering group and will work with various transportation clients and projects.

Responsibilities

• Self-performing and directing project teams
• Contributing to planning and designing infrastructure projects
• Playing a crucial role in nurturing client relationships
• Providing design support and leadership for various projects, including freeway and non-freeway roadways, from simple to complex design
• Collaborating with disciplines such as hydraulic, traffic, structures, and environmental to develop comprehensive turnkey projects

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, or higher, is required
• 10 + years of progressive experience designing and delivering MI transportation (MDOT) projects
• Michigan PE required
• Experience as project manager or lead roadway engineer on MDOT projects
• Experience working with clients such as State and County Departments of Transportation, and municipal
• Proficient at using MicroStation and Open Roads Designer
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Qualifications

At Benesch, we are looking for candidates with varied backgrounds and worldviews. We are committed to offering an inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Statistics show that women and underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for a position if they don’t meet 100% of the qualifications. If this statement resonates with you, don’t be so hard on yourself—apply for the job!

Skills

• Collaboration with local management to strategize and implement project pursuits and delivery efforts
• Strategizing and implementing strategies for capturing project opportunities, including teaming arrangements and strategic positioning, while identifying necessary staff resources for successful project acquisition and delivery
• Nurturing relationships with both external and internal clients
• Supervising and guiding staff to facilitate smooth design and plan development processes
• Engaging in the design phases of roadways, highways, and interstates, overseeing projects from preliminary to final design stages
• Create plans, specifications, reports, and cost estimates in accordance with project requirements
• Collaborating with reviewers and other disciplines to ensure the accuracy and quality of work
• Contribute to the development of proposals for project pursuits
• Provide direct support to Project Managers and Design Leaders
• Effectively manage and organize project documentation
• Collaborate within a dynamic team to fulfill project requirements and deliver a high-quality design to the client

Benefits

• Up to 9% retirement contribution for benefit-eligible employees
• Flexible work schedule with options for alternate schedules and remote work arrangements
• 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

Competitive compensation package with potential for bonuses and profit-sharing

Schedule

This position supports a flexible hybrid work model, with a primary emphasis on in-office collaboration from our East Lansing office and opportunities for alternate schedules and remote work arrangements.

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 in ways that make a difference. We are committed to offering an inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

Benesch is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants in all protected groups, including veterans and individuals with disabilities, or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws. Benesch is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with a physical disability or other impairment. If you are limited in your ability or are unable to access Benesch's Careers website due to a physical disability or other impairment, you may request a reasonable accommodation by emailing TalentAcquisition@benesch.com. This option is only available to those in need of an accommodation due to a disability or other impairment. Please do not use this as an alternative method for general inquiries or status on applications, as you will not receive a response. Reasonable requests will be responded to as soon as possible on a case-by-case basis. If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents linked here. Know your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is found. External Recruiters and Staffing Agencies Benesch shall have no obligation to compensate any external recruiter or search firm for candidate submissions made without a valid, current, and fully executed agreement. Submission of candidate information does not establish entitlement to a fee. All recruiting activity must be coordinated and authorized through the Benesch Talent Acquisition team. Please direct all communications to TalentAcquisition@Benesch.com.