Roadway 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!

We're growing and looking for an experienced Transportation Project Manager to join our Raleigh team! This is a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned professional who thrives on complex, high-impact transportation projects. You’ll play a key role in designing and delivering roadway, highway, and interstate infrastructure for NCDOT, local municipalities, and private clients.

This position is based out of our Raleigh office on a hybrid work schedule.

• Lead and manage transportation design projects from concept to construction
• Oversee project scope, budgets, schedules, and QA/QC processes
• Collaborate across disciplines to develop turnkey solutions
• Engage in business development and marketing efforts including proposal development, networking, and presentations
• Represent the company at public meetings, conferences, and interviews
• Conduct research on Florida state and local transportation regulations
• Prepare technical analyses for plans (roadway, signing and marking, signal, drainage, and lighting), and reports (RRR Report, Variations & Exceptions, Typical Section Package, Long-Range-Estimate, Specifications Package, etc.)

• B.S. in Civil Engineering or a related field
• North Carolina PE license (or ability to obtain through reciprocity)
• 12+ years of experience in roadway/highway/interstate design
• Strong leadership and project management skills
• Excellent communication and client engagement abilities
• Experience with FDOT projects and the public bidding process is a plus
• Ability to work independently and lead teams across disciplines

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%)