Railroad Bridge Project Manager
Railroad Bridge Project Manager
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$ 110000 - 160000
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Job Description
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Benesch is a growing multidisciplined 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 pride ourselves on being nimble enough to remain responsive to client needs yet large enough to offer exceptional bench strength. As a member of our team youll have an opportunity to draw from those resources when you need them and likewise contribute your expertise when you have something to share.
At Benesch we are looking for candidates with varied backgrounds and worldviews. Diverse ideas come from diverse people and 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 dont meet 100 of the qualifications. If this statement resonates with you dont be so hard on yourselfapply for the job!
Railroad Bridge Project Manager
Benesch is seeking to hire an experienced Project Manager to join our Railroad StructuralBridge group. As a Railroad Structural Project Manager you will contribute to strategic initiatives that drive the growth of the Railroad group by providing direct supervision mentorship and overall leadership. The ideal candidate will be a seller/doer managing all parts of phase 1 and phase 2 design projects resource planning assisting in business development client engagement and proposal preparation. We are looking for a project manager who is experienced in the local office market and is looking to join a team with a deep local bench of technical design staff and bolster a national practice of talented rail professionals.
Beneschs Railroad Division is made up of highly skilled rail professionals many of whom are former employees of operating railroads. This firsthand experience working to design and maintain active rail systems uniquely equips our team to develop innovative solutions to a wide variety of rail projects.
Location
This position will have a hybrid work schedule and when in the office will work from our Chicago IL office.
The Impact You Will Have
- Developing projectscopeschedule and budget estimates
- Identifying resources needed and effectively delegating staff duties and responsibilities
- Demonstratingthe ability to utilize accounting and scheduling software forprojectmanagement
- Creatingand executingprojectwork plans
- Analyzingaccounting reports andprojectschedules for variances
- Monitoring work for adherence toprojectscope and identifying out of scope actions
- Preparingand submitting projectreports toyour assigned Group and/or DivisionManager
- Participatein contract negotiations
- Establish client contact and maintain positive relationships
- Serve as the primary interface between railroad clients and staff for a givenproject
- Coordinate monitor and review work performed by subconsultants
- Promote the team environment and communication and identify and address team conflicts
- Networking including activeparticipationinand leadershipofprofessional organizations
What We Are Looking For
- BS in Civil Engineeringrequired
- PE Licenserequired
- Minimum of 10yearsof railwaystructuralengineering experience
- ProjectManagement experiencerequired
- Client interaction experience is a plus
- Working knowledge of AREMA Manual Microstation RISA 3D or similar programs.
- Strong analytical and problemsolving skills along with excellent written and verbal communication skills to interface effectively with internal staff clients contractors agencies and the public
- Practice good time management skills demonstrating the ability to work efficiently within time constraints while dealing with numerous concurrent activities.
- Willingness to travel to project/work sites as necessary
Position Pay Range
$110000 $160000
Our comprehensive benefits package includes paid overtime exceptional retirement fund contributions flexible schedules wellness incentives and allaround great people to work with. The final agreedupon compensation is based on numerous factors including but not limited to individual education qualifications prior work experience and geographic location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary overtime and bonuses.#LIMM1
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Professional Development
- 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
- Tuition reimbursement for jobrelated courses
- Ongoing professional development through resources like Red Vector LinkedIn Learning technical team meetings knowledgesharing training sessions
- Personalized training and career development plans with your manager
- Funding for training committee work professional organization memberships and licenses/certifications
- Support for active participation in professional organizations to foster leadership and community engagement
Retirement Benefits
- 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 profitsharing contribution to your 401(k) plan regardless of your own contributions & 80 match on your contributions up to a maximum company contribution of 4
Work/Life Balance
- Flexible work schedules and hours including workfromhome options (dependent on the role)
- Generous Paid Time Benefits (PTB) that increase with your career
- Immediate use of annual PTB; no accrual needed with the ability to bundle timeoff plans for extended vacations or life events
- Ten days of paid parental leave for birth adoption or foster placement
Employee Engagement
- 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 worklife balance and contribute to our communityfocused 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.
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Employment Type
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