Transportation Senior Project Manager

Transportation Senior Project Manager – Benesch

Benesch is a growing, multi‑disciplined planning, engineering, and professional services firm that enhances infrastructure and communities across the country. We offer a nimble, responsive environment with large bench strength, providing you resources when you need them and the opportunity to contribute your expertise.

We value diversity and inclusion. You do not need to meet 100 % of the qualifications to apply – we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

This position offers a flexible hybrid work schedule with the option to work 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, preparing SOQs, proposals, and contracts.
• Research local/state regulations related to transit agency planning and other requirements.
• Coordinate staff activities to achieve project budget, schedule, and quality goals.
• Prepare and assist with grant applications.

• B.S. degree in Engineering or related field and a professional engineering license (required).
• 10+ years of experience in planning and design of roadways, highways, and/or interstates from preliminary to final stages.
• Excellent communication, written and oral skills, and client‑relationship experience.
• Experience presenting before elected officials, advisory boards, conferences, and participating in interviews.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Experience in project management, including cost control, project budget control, and quality assurance/quality control.
• Directly manage and execute project budgeting and supervision of assigned staff and subcontractors.
• Ability to work independently and develop task deliverables in a complete and reviewable manner.

Benesch prioritizes employee health and wellness. Benefits include insurance, retirement plans, wellness programs, and a Total Rewards package customizable to meet individual needs.

• 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.
• Access to professional development resources such as Red Vector, Linked In Learning, technical team meetings, and 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.

• Access to 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), 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 that increase with your career.
• Immediate use of annual paid time benefits; no accrual needed, with the ability to bundle time‑off plans for extended vacations or life events.
• Ten days of paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement.

• Employees are encouraged to extend their impact beyond core responsibilities, join employee resource groups, and participate in community‑focused initiatives.
• Support for community service, student scholarships, and matching gift opportunities.

If you are based in California, we encourage you to read the important information for California residents linked here.

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.

Workplace discrimination is illegal. We will accept applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is found.

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