Transportation Senior Project Manager

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, you’ll 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 don’t meet 100% of the qualifications. If this statement resonates with you, don’t be so hard on yourself—apply for the job!

We are seeking to hire a Senior 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. Strong project and people management skills are required. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience in planning and design of roadways, highways, and/or interstates from preliminary to final.

This position has the opportunity for a flexible hybrid work schedule with the option to sit out of our offices in Omaha, NE;
Bellevue, NE;
Lincoln, NE;
Grand Island, NE; or Rapid City, SD.

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

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

• 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 job‑related courses.
• Ongoing professional development through resources like Red Vector, Linked In Learning, technical team meetings, knowledge‑sharing 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.

• 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% 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).
• Generous Paid Time Benefits (PTB) that increase with your career.
• Immediate use of annual PTB; no accrual needed with the ability to bundle time‑off…