Transportation Project Manager

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 Project Manager

Our Nebraska Division is seeking to hire a Transportation Project Manager. This is an experienced position involving exciting challenging and complex assignments with opportunities for growth. The ideal candidate will be a Seller/Doer and maintain good industry connections and relationships. The ideal candidate will have 8 years of experience in design of roadways highways and interstates from preliminary to final.

Location

This role offers flexibility in office location with a preference for candidates based in central Nebraska. We also welcome applicants located in Omaha Lincoln or Bellevue.

The Impact You Will Have

• Serving as a project manager on transportation (state and municipal highway/roadway) projects having key responsibilities for project pursuit and delivery including management of scopes budgets and schedules.
• Managing project teams and technical staff including mentoring of other professionals and student interns.
• Contributing to Nebraska regional and corporate strategic growth initiatives.
• Participate in Business Development and Marketing including championing relationships with key public agency and private sector clients networking preparation of SOQs proposals and contracts.
• Representing Benesch at industry and professional engagement events.
• Identifying opportunities and leading strategic project pursuits.
• Leading and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Present findings thorough written and verbal communications skills including public speaking at information meetings client meetings and interviews.
• Preparing and assisting with grant applications.

What We Are Looking For

• B.S. Degree in Engineering or related and a Professional Engineering License in Nebraska (or the ability to obtain one upon hire) 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.
• Prepare technical analysis within a variety of specialist areas such as transit plans transit operational analyses multimodal subarea/corridor studies modal compliance transit grants management and special transit studies among others.
• Experienced in Project Management including cost control project budget control and quality assurance/quality control.
• Direct and manage the budgeting and execution of projects including the supervision of assigned staff and subcontractors.
• Ability to work independently and develop task deliverables in a complete and reviewable manner.
• Experienced in the public bidding process.

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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.

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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