Structural - Bridge Project Manager

Simply Put, A Great Place to Work

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!

Our growing team is hiring a Structural Project Manager. This is an experienced position involving exciting, challenging, and complex assignments with opportunities for growth. As a Structural Project Manager, you will direct project teams in the planning, design and delivery of transportation projects. The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills and a background in bridge design. On our team, you will have the opportunity to work on various infrastructure projects for State DOTs, local agencies and private clients.

You will have the opportunity to coordinate directly with clients while helping to mentor and develop a team of young structural engineers.

This position is a hybrid position with both remote work and office work in our office in Chicago, IL.

Our Illinois Division’s structural team is proud to lead high-impact projects that demonstrate the depth and diversity of our technical expertise, including:

• IDOT – I-39 Reconstruction Project – Designing multiple new bridge structures along the reconstructed I-39 corridor, including the complex Ramp BD over US 20 bridge – a three-span continuous steel curved plate girder structure with steel straddle bent piers.
• CDOT – 100th Street Bascule Bridge Rehabilitation Project – Developing a comprehensive rehabilitation plan for this historic structure, including complete replacement of the truss structure over the river.
• City of Elgin – Kimball Street Bridge over Fox River Reconstruction Project – Completing preliminary design for the full reconstruction of the existing 11-span bridge with a new five-span continuous steel haunched girder structure, incorporating a new grade separated multi-use path crossing of Kimball by the Fox River Trail.
• Elk Grove Village – Arlington Heights Road Pedestrian Bridge Project – Creating a new grade-separated connection to the Busse Woods Forest Preserve with an 850-ft curved steel and concrete structure, featuring a 140-ft steel V-frame structure crossing over the roadway and aesthetic enhancements throughout.
• Contractor Engineering – Working for industry‑leading Contractors to deliver demolition plans and erection plans with a focus on complex structures, including: highly skewed steel and concrete spans along the Illinois Tollway; steel plate girder river crossings with spans exceeding 300‑ft in length; signature tied arch bridges.

• Responsible for 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.
• Mentor and direct the advancement of technical and non‑technical skills of developing structural engineers.
• Contribute to structural design work as a technical reviewer or advisor.
• Adhere to all internal procedures for quality control, documentation and project tracking.
• Participate in Business Development and Marketing, including networking, preparation of SOQs, proposals, and contracts.

• B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering (Structural) required; M.S. Degree in Civil Engineering…