Structural Group 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!

We have a career opportunity to hire an experienced Structures Group Manager in our North Carolina division. This position offers opportunities to work with local agencies and DOTs on a variety of complex structures projects involving structural replacement design, bridge inspection, and associated rehabilitation and repairs.

The most successful candidate will be a licensed Professional Engineer and have significant experience in client development and pursuing, managing, designing, and providing structural engineering services for public agencies, including DOTs, counties, and municipalities. As a Group Manager, team building and management are also essential requirements. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic and motivated to begin assuming staff management, client management and client development responsibilities.

This position will have a hybrid work schedule and, when in the office, will work from our Raleigh office location.

• Manage and grow the North Carolina division Structural Engineering Group, including the design, inspection, and rehabilitation service lines
• Manage project teams, accountable for staffing, budget, and schedule across multiple offices
• Contribute to local, regional, and corporate strategic growth initiatives including the expansion of bridge and structural design services within North Carolina and our Southeast region
• Develop and manage relationships with new and existing clients
• Represent Benesch at industry and professional engagement events
• Identify opportunities and lead strategic project pursuits
• Collaborate on regional growth strategy
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers

• Bachelor or master’s degree in civil or Structural Engineering or related discipline
• Professional Engineer licensure in North Carolina
• Proven experience working with NCDOT, other state DOT’s and/or local agencies
• Experience, desired but not required, in alternative delivery of projects (including design-build, CMGC, progressive design-build and other delivery methods).
• Experience, desired but not required, with providing bridge inspection services
• Experience with writing and preparing technical reports associated with structural and other civil engineering disciplines which may be deliverable during a feasibility, conceptual or discovery phase
• Experience developing scope of service documents and accompanying man hour budgets
• Progressive experience working directly with clients developing relationships, with proven ability to win work
• Excellent communication, business development, project management, and client relation skills
• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills with a track record for understanding and adhering to contractual requirements
• Ability to lead, manage, mentor, and grow a dynamic team
• Strong understanding of project financials and reporting; maintaining compliance with Division and Project financial objectives including Chargeability, Profit, Overhead
• Participate in professional organizations such as the ACEC, ASCE, ASHE and/or NSPE to promote the Company
• Experience with asset management principles and structural applications for private and public clientele
• Ability to…