Assistant Project Manager – Municipal Engineering

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.

Benesch has an exciting opportunity for a creative and talented Senior Civil Engineer/Project Manager to focus on municipal engineering projects in our Detroit, MI office. The qualified applicant will demonstrate an established career in civil engineering, including project management and business development experience. This position requires self‑motivation, commitment to high‑quality work, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work with clients and the public.

Leadership of staff on a project team is also desired.

This position will be based out of our Detroit, MI office.

• Responsible for successful completion of engineering projects including preparation, planning, scheduling, conducting and coordinating of all technical activities on assigned projects.
• Responsible for the preparation of engineering project proposals.
• Plans, schedules, conducts and coordinates assigned engineering work, monitors work for compliance with applicable codes, accepted engineering practices and standards, and ensures effective communication and coordination on assigned projects between all disciplines and all other project consultants.
• Responsible for resolving conflicts with clients and Project Team by handling complaints, settling disputes, and addressing grievances.
• Main point of contact in the day‑to‑day interaction with the Client’s designated representative, jurisdictional agency personnel as well as coordination of all internal activities performed by engineering staff.
• Responsible for overseeing the preparation and quality of utility (water main and sewer) plans, roadway plans, site plans, grading plans, drainage plans, traffic control plans and similar plan sheets by the civil engineering design team, and obtaining the necessary permits.
• Responsible for developing long‑range objectives and specifying strategies to achieve these objectives.
• Train and teach others by identifying educational needs and communicating training needs to management.
• The Project Manager will set an example for the design team in areas including punctuality, professionalism, dedication, attention to detail and design excellence.

• Hold a Bachelor of Science or Civil Engineering Degree
• 10+ years relevant experience on municipal engineering projects with established professional relationships with county and local agency leaders in Michigan.
• Experience in building and maintaining client relationships.
• Excellent written and communication skills specifically for proposals, business development and presentations.
• Prior experience as a project engineer or assistant project engineer performing oversight and administration for municipal engineering projects, preferably in Michigan.
• Experience with MDOT roadway design and MDOT LAP projects.
• Knowledge of municipal engineering from the design stage through final construction.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D.
• Ability to develop innovative solutions and sustain partnerships.
• Ability to resolve conflicts in a professional manner.

At Benesch, we prioritize the health and wellness of our employees, offering insurance, retirement plans, wellness programs and a Total Rewards package that can be customized to meet individual needs.

• 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…