Civil Site Project Manager

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!

At Benesch
, we’re shaping the places where communities grow. As a Civil Site Project Manager / Team Lead
, you’ll lead complex land development projects, build lasting client relationships, and help grow our North Carolina practice — all while mentoring teams and influencing the future of our business.

This hybrid position offers flexibility to balance in‑office collaboration at our Charlotte office with remote work.

Our North Carolina Division is proud to lead high‑impact projects that demonstrate the depth and diversity of our expertise:

• Charlotte‑Mecklenburg Schools – Ongoing School Projects – Strengthening educational infrastructure through long‑term collaboration on new and renovated school facilities
• Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation – Various Projects – Designing and rehabilitating parks and community facilities that enhance quality of life across the county
• City of Raleigh – Neuse River Project – Advancing resilient infrastructure along the Neuse River to support sustainable community growth
• North Carolina State University – Cates West Development – Providing structural engineering for a transformative campus expansion that supports NCSU’s academic and research mission
• New Hanover County – South College Road Multi‑Use Path (MUP) – Enhancing connectivity and safety through innovative multimodal design solutions
• NCDOT I-40 CMGC – Delivering complex, high‑value improvements along one of the state’s busiest corridors through innovative CMGC collaboration

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to make a direct, lasting impact on both people and places:

• Lead site development projects from concept through final design and construction support
• Manage and mentor engineers and designers, fostering collaboration and technical excellence
• Serve as a Seller/Doer by supporting business development, proposals, and client relationships
• Coordinate closely with Senior Project Managers, Group Managers, and Division leadership
• Develop site layouts, grading, hydrology, and utility designs that meet client and regulatory requirements
• Drive project success through effective budget, schedule, and quality control
• Play a key role in the growth of the practice, with opportunity to advance into a Group Manager role

• 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 experience, and opportunities to make an impact from day one

It’s simple. We invest in our people, not just our projects.

We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is found.

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.

Benesch is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with a physical disability or other impairment.