Transportation Senior Project Manager

Overview

Lead roadway project planning, design, and management, overseeing budgets, staff, and clients.

Key Responsibilities

• budget management
• project execution
• staff supervision
• business development
• grant writing
• regulatory research

Tasks

-Direct and manage the budgeting and execution of projects including the supervision of assigned staff and subcontractors. -Coordinate staff activities to assure achieving goals of project budget, schedule, and quality. -Participate in Business Development and Marketing, including networking, preparation of SOQs, proposals, and contracts. -Preparing and assisting with grant applications -Research local/state regulations as they pertain to transit agency planning and other requirements.

Requirements

• leadership
• project management
• pe license
• engineering degree
• communication
• cost control

What You Bring

-Strong organization and leadership skills. -Experienced 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 making presentations before elected officials and advisory boards, attending conferences, and participating in interviews. -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.

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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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