Roadway Project Manager

Description

• Champion relationships with key clients, including DOT, County and Municipal Clients
• Managing project teams, including budgets and schedules
• Research local/state regulations as they pertain to transit agency planning and other requirements
• Serving as a project manager on transportation (state and municipal highway/roadway) projects
• Identifying opportunities and leading strategic project pursuits
• Contributing to Kansas and regional strategic growth initiatives
• Mentoring junior staff
• Participate in Business Development and Marketing, including networking, preparation of SOQs, proposals, and contracts
• Representing Benesch at industry and professional engagement events
• Preparing and assisting with grant applications
• Prepare 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, among others
• Leading and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams
• Direct and manage the budgeting and execution of projects including the supervision of assigned staff and subcontractors

Requirements

• Experience in making presentations before elected officials and advisory boards, attending conferences, and participating in interviews
• Ability to work independently and develop task deliverables in a complete and reviewable manner
• Strong organization and leadership skills
• Present findings thorough written and verbal communications skills, including public speaking at information meetings, client meetings, and interviews
• Experienced in the public bidding process
• B.S. Degree in Engineering, or related, and Professional Engineering License are required
• Excellent communication, strong written, oral, and client relation skills, experience interacting with clients, agencies, and other project stakeholders
• Experienced in Project Management, including cost control, project budget control, and quality assurance/quality control

Benefits

• Ongoing professional development through resources like Red Vector, LinkedIn Learning, technical team meetings, knowledge-sharing training sessions
• Immediate use of annual PTB; no accrual needed with the ability to bundle time-off plans for extended vacations or life events
• At Benesch, we encourage our team members to extend their impact beyond their core responsibilities. Join our employee resource groups and committees to enhance your work-life balance and contribute to our community-focused initiatives. We support a variety of programs including community service, student scholarships, and matching gift opportunities, reflecting our commitment to a vibrant and diverse workplace.
• Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses
• Access to valuable retirement planning tools, education, and individual meetings with plan advisors at no charge
• Potential for Benesch to contribute up to 9% of your gross compensation to your retirement plan (5% profit-sharing contribution to your 401(k) plan, regardless of your own contributions & 80% match on your contributions, up to a maximum company contribution of 4%)
• Flexible work schedules and hours, including work-from-home options (dependent on the role)
• Generous Paid Time Benefits (PTB) that increase with your career
• Personalized training and career development plans with your manager
• Ten days of paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement
• Funding for training, committee work, professional organization memberships, and licenses/certifications
• Opportunities for management and leadership development at all levels, including executive coaching and leadership development for Team Leaders, Group Managers, Division Managers, and Executive Leaders

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance