Transportation Engineering Leader

Simply Put A Great Place to Work

Benesch is a growing multi-disciplined 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. 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!

Transportation Engineering Leader

Benesch is seeking to hire a Project Manager or Engineering Technical Lead to increase our Transportation Design and Construction Engineering presence and lead activities in Nebraska. This is an experienced position involving exciting challenging and complex assignments with opportunities for growth. The ideal candidate will be comfortable marketing and delivering projects developing staff and developing and maintaining good industry connections and relationships at the state and local levels. Strong project and people management skills are required. The ideal candidate will have 10 years of experience in design of roadways highways and interstates from preliminary to final.

Location

This position will be based out of any of our Nebraska offices including Omaha NE; Lincoln NE; Grand Island NE; and Bellevue NE.

The Impact You Will Have

• Lead development and delivery of projects having local state and regional benefits.
• Participate in Business Development including networking proposal preparation and contracts.
• Coordinate staff activities to assure achieving goals of project budget schedule and quality.
• Support various local regional and corporate initiatives.

What We Are Looking For

• B.S. Degree in Engineering or related and Professional Engineering License or the ability to obtain one in Nebraska are required.
• Excellent communication strong written oral and client relation skills experience interacting with clients agencies and other project stakeholders.
• Experience in making presentations before elected officials and advisory boards attending conferences and participating in interviews.
• Strong organization and leadership skills including development of professional staff.
• Experience managing single and multi-discipline projects and professional teams including contracting cost control staff and subconsultant coordination and quality assurance/quality control.
• Ability to work independently and develop task deliverables in a complete and reviewable manner.
• Experience working with state and/or local public agencies.

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Why Benesch

Its simple. We invest in our people not just our projects.

• Career growth thats real with leadership development training and clear paths forward
• Strong financial future with up to 9% retirement contribution for benefit-eligible employees
• Flexibility that works with schedules that support your life
• Time to recharge with generous paid time off and parental leave for benefit-eligible employees
• Support beyond work through mentorship hands-on experience and opportunities to make an impact from day one

Whether youre starting your career or bringing years of experience youll have the support and exposure to grow here.

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Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

At Benesch we believe great work starts with great people and that means creating a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

If you are based in California we encourage you to read this important information for California residents linkedhere.

Benesch is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants in all protected groups including veterans and individuals with disabilities or other status protected by federal state and local laws.

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We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is found.

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