Land Development Project Manager II

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 are looking to hire a Civil Site Project Manager with interest & experience in land development design and engineering. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 12 years of experience and will work within a team of professionals designing and permitting private and public land development projects and managing the design, permitting and construction phase tasks specific to site development.

We are looking for someone who is highly and internally motivated, wants to work on complex and challenging projects, seeks to interact with and service clients, and desires increasing levels of responsibility. The successful candidate must be enthusiastic, a team player, and will oversee client management and project design efforts, as well as help train less experienced staff to perform engineering tasks.

• Serve as the PM for site development projects throughout North Carolina
• Champion and manage relationships with key clients
• Create and execute project work plans
• Manage project teams, accountable for budget and schedule
• Contribute to North Carolina strategic growth initiatives
• Represent Benesch at industry and professional engagement events
• Collaborate on regional growth strategy
• Leadership track potential

• BSCE or related discipline
• Registered North Carolina Professional Engineer
• Minimum of 12 years of design experience
• Experience working on NCDOT projects is a plus
• A track record of adhering to design budgets and project schedules
• Excellent communication and client relation skills
• Strong experience with AutoCAD and stormwater modeling software required

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At Benesch, we prioritize the health and wellness of our employees, understanding that their well-being is crucial for both personal and professional success. We offer a range of benefits for eligible employees, including insurance, retirement plans, and wellness programs. Our Total Rewards package is designed to support a healthy lifestyle and can be customized to meet the needs of our employees and their families.  

to learn more about some of the benefits of working at Benesch!

• 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 Learning, technical team meetings, knowledge-sharing training sessions
• Personalized training and career development plans with your manager
• Funding for training, committee work, professional organization memberships, and licenses/certifications
• Support for active participation in professional organizations to foster leadership and community engagement
• Access to valuable retirement planning tools, education, and individual meetings with plan advisors at no charge
• Potential for Benesch to contribute up to 9% of your gross compensation to your retirement plan (5% profit-sharing contribution to your 401(k) plan, regardless of your own contributions & 80% match on your contributions, up to a maximum company contribution of 4%)