Project Manager - Structures​/Bridges

Project Manager – Structures / Bridges

Benesch is seeking to hire an experienced Project Manager to join our Structural-Bridge group. As a Structural Project Manager, you will contribute to strategic initiatives that drive the growth of the Railroad Division 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.

Benesch's 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 equip our team to develop innovative solutions to a wide variety of rail projects.

This position is based at our growing Cincinnati, OH office, with the potential for a hybrid schedule.

The impact you will have includes developing project scope, schedule, and budget estimates; identifying resources needed and effectively delegating staff duties and responsibilities; demonstrating the ability to utilize accounting and scheduling software for project management; creating and executing project work plans; analyzing accounting reports and project schedules for variances; monitoring work for adherence to the project scope and identifying out-of-scope actions;

preparing and submitting project reports to your assigned Group and/or Division Manager; participating in contract negotiations; establishing client contact and maintaining positive relationships; serving as the primary interface between railroad clients and staff for a given project; coordinating, monitoring, and reviewing work performed by sub-consultants; promoting the team environment and communication and identifying and addressing team conflicts; networking, including active participation in and leadership of professional organizations.

What we are looking for includes a BS in Civil Engineering, a PE License, minimum of 10 years of structural engineering experience, project management experience, client interaction experience, working knowledge of AREMA Manual, Microstation, RISA 3D, or similar programs; strong analytical and problem-solving 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.

Why Benesch includes career growth with leadership development, training, and clear paths forward; a 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 you're starting your career or bringing years of experience, you'll have the support and exposure to grow here.