Structural Project Manager

Overview

Lead MDOT bridge projects, handling design, rehab, inspection, and client coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• bridge design
• cost estimating
• load ratings
• quality control
• site visits
• project scheduling

Tasks

-Manage project schedules, budgets, and deliverables to meet contractual and quality requirements. -Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, including roadway, geotechnical, and hydraulics, to ensure integrated project delivery. -Support business development activities, including proposal preparation, cost estimating, and client presentations. -Maintain professional licensure in Michigan and fulfill continuing education requirements. -Serve as the primary client contact for MDOT and other stakeholders, ensuring compliance with MDOT Bridge Design Guide (BDG), AASHTO LRFD, and project-specific requirements. -Conduct quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) reviews on structural calculations, drawings, and reports. -Lead and manage structural engineering projects involving MDOT bridge design, rehabilitation, and inspection, from planning through completion. -Ensure all work complies with applicable codes, standards, and safety regulations. -Perform site visits for construction observation, bridge inspection, and condition assessment. -Oversee preparation of bridge design plans, specifications, and cost estimates in accordance with MDOT standards. -Review and approve shop drawings, RFIs, and construction submittals for structural compliance. -Prepare and review load ratings in accordance with MDOT requirements. -Facilitate project progress meetings with clients, contractors, and internal teams. -Supervise and mentor junior engineers, designers, and technicians, providing technical guidance and career development support.

Requirements

• pe license
• bridge design
• project management
• mibridge
• leap bridge
• leadership

What You Bring

-10+ years of structural engineering experience with a focus on bridge design, rehabilitation, and inspection. -Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and supervise engineers, designers, and technicians. -Proven experience delivering MDOT bridge projects from concept through construction. -Demonstrated experience managing project scope, schedule, and budget for multiple concurrent projects. -Business development experience, including proposal writing and pursuit strategy for MDOT projects. -Ability to perform and review complex structural calculations and load ratings. -Proven track record of managing client expectations and resolving project challenges proactively. -Experience leading multi-disciplinary coordination with roadway, hydraulics, geotechnical, and environmental teams. -Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Michigan (required). -Strong client relationship skills, particularly with MDOT staff and local agencies. -Proficiency in relevant engineering software (e.g., MDOT MiBridge, LEAP Bridge, MDX & MicroStation). -Ability to oversee QC/QA processes to ensure deliverables meet MDOT and industry standards. -Effective verbal and written communication, including technical writing and presentation abilities. -Strong familiarity with MDOT standards, including Bridge Design Guide (BDG), AASHTO LRFD, MDOT load rating requirements, and CADD standards. -Ability to travel for site visits, inspections, and meetings as needed.

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Benefits

-Personalized training and career development plans with your manager -Ten days of paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement -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. -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%) -Ongoing professional development through resources like Red Vector, LinkedIn Learning, technical team meetings, knowledge-sharing training sessions -Funding for training, committee work, professional organization memberships, and licenses/certifications -Immediate use of annual PTB; no accrual needed with the ability to bundle time-off plans for extended vacations or life events -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 -Flexible work schedules and hours, including work-from-home options (dependent on the role) -Access to valuable retirement planning tools, education, and individual meetings with plan advisors at no charge -Generous Paid Time Benefits (PTB) that increase with your career -Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses

About Benesch

-The firm specializes in delivering high-quality solutions across diverse sectors, from industrial to government. -With decades of experience, Benesch has managed landmark projects in infrastructure, transportation, and commercial development. -Known for its strong expertise in navigating complex regulatory environments, Benesch excels in projects that require intricate legal and technical knowledge. -The company's multidisciplinary approach enables it to serve as both an advisor and a contractor, handling everything from design to execution. -Benesch has built a solid reputation in the energy and utilities sectors, with a track record of supporting large-scale, sustainable projects. -The firm’s work spans critical areas such as transportation, water resources, and environmental infrastructure, ensuring long-term community benefits. -Unique for its ability to blend engineering and legal expertise, Benesch takes on projects that demand both technical precision and legal strategy. -Benesch’s growth and success reflect its commitment to offering diverse, high-impact solutions across sectors worldwide.

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