Structural Group Manager

Description

• Collaborate on regional growth strategy
• Represent Benesch at industry and professional engagement events
• Manage project teams, accountable for staffing, budget, and schedule across multiple offices
• Participate in local civic and professional organizations such as the chamber of commerce, ACEC, ASCE, NSPE to promote the Company
• Develop and manage relationships with new and existing clients
• Identify opportunities and lead strategic project pursuits
• Review and assess professional services contracts and other project-related documentation to identify and minimize company risk or liability
• Contribute to local, regional, and corporate strategic growth initiatives including the expansion of bridge and structural design services within Kansas, Missouri, and our West region
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers
• Manage and grow the Kansas/Missouri Division Structural Engineering Group, including the design, inspection, and rehabilitation service lines

Requirements

• Proven experience working with the KDOT/MoDOT (Staff Bridge), various KDOT/MoDOT Divisions, and/or local agencies
• Experience with writing and preparing technical reports associated with structural and other civil engineering disciplines which may be a deliverable during a feasibility, conceptual or discovery phase
• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or related discipline
• Professional Engineer licensure in Kansas and/or Missouri
• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills with a track record for understanding and adhering to contractual requirements
• Experience with Deltek Software/Suite and ability to run reports for management responsibilities
• Experience developing scope of service documents and accompanying man hour budgets
• Excellent communication, business development, project management, and client relation skills
• Ability to lead, manage, mentor, and grow a dynamic team
• Ability to write and prepare effective and efficient project proposals and non-technical documents
• Ability to identify contract issues or key points to ensure compliance with company policy, laws, and regulations
• Experience, desired but not required, in alternative delivery of projects including design-build, CMGC, and other delivery methods
• Progressive experience working directly with clients developing relationships, with proven ability to win work
• Experience, desired but not required, with providing bridge inspection services
• Experience with asset management principles and structural applications for private and public clientele
• Experience with value engineering principles and applications as it pertains to structural design
• Strong understanding of project financials and reporting; maintaining compliance with Division and Project financial objectives including Chargeability, Profit, Overhead

Benefits

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

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance