Civil Project Manager

Overview

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 have a unique career opportunity for a civil/highway engineer with a track record of successful WisDOT project experience. Our Wisconsin office specializes in roadway and bridges, traffic engineering, water and wastewater services and public involvement and provide exceptional services to the WisDOT as well as several municipal local agencies. This person will play a key role in the growth of our WI operations and must be comfortable leading business development efforts as well as executing project work.

This role will be located in the Milwaukee, Neenah, or Madison office.

• Serve as Project Manager on transportation projects
• Create and execute project work plans
• Manage project teams, accountable for budget and schedule
• Coordinate with all disciplines internally and externally with subconsultants
• Contribute to Division strategic growth initiatives
• Champion relationships with key clients, including WisDOT
• Represent Benesch at industry and professional engagement events
• Ability to identify opportunities and lead strategic project pursuits
• Collaborate on regional growth strategy
• Leadership track potential

• Provide direct supervision and overall leadership for assigned projects, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and client needs.
• Assume ownership of project financials, optimizing resource allocation and budget management to maximize profitability and client satisfaction.
• Develop project scope, schedule, and budget, integrating them into work plans to streamline project execution and enhance efficiency.
• Identify necessary resources and effectively delegate staff duties and responsibilities, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Resolve scope, schedule, and budget discrepancies with Group Manager and client, maintaining positive relationships and enhancing client satisfaction.
• Check and sign off on deliverables, ensuring completeness and adherence to quality standards, thus enhancing project outcomes and client trust.
• Ensure compliance with project and company safety guidelines, mitigating risks and safeguarding project integrity and reputation.
• Track lessons learned and share insights with team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Assist with Professional Development Plans for staff, nurturing talent and fostering a high-performance team culture.
• Contribute to proposal development, leveraging project successes to secure new opportunities and drive company growth.

• BSCEor related discipline
• Registered Wisconsin Professional Engineer
• Minimum of 10years of design experience including managing projects
• Experience working on WisDOT projects
• A track record of adhering to design budgets and project schedules
• Excellent communication and client relation skills

• Career growth that’s 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…