Transportation Senior Project Manager

Transportation Senior Project Manager

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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.

We are seeking to hire a Senior Project Manager. This is an experienced position involving exciting, challenging, and complex assignments with opportunities for growth. The ideal candidate will be a Seller/Doer and maintain good industry connections and relationships. Strong project and people management skills are required. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience in planning and design of roadways, highways, and/or interstates from preliminary to final.

Flexible hybrid work schedule with the option to sit out of our offices in Omaha, NE;
Bellevue, NE;
Lincoln, NE;
Grand Island, NE; or Rapid City, SD.

• Participate in Business Development and Marketing, including networking, preparation of SOQs, proposals, and contracts.
• Research local/state regulations as they pertain to transit agency planning and other requirements.
• Coordinate staff activities to assure achieving goals of project budget, schedule, and quality.
• Prepare and assist with grant applications.

• B.S. Degree in Engineering or related field and Professional Engineering License are required.
• Excellent communication, strong written, oral, and client relation skills, experience interacting with clients, agencies, and other project stakeholders.
• Experience in making presentations before elected officials and advisory boards, attending conferences, and participating in interviews.
• Strong organization and leadership skills.
• Experienced in 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.
• Ability to work independently and develop task deliverables in a complete and reviewable manner.

• Professional development opportunities, including management and leadership development, tuition reimbursement, and resources such as Red Vector and Linked In Learning.
• Retirement benefits with potential company contributions and 401(k) match.
• Flexible work schedules and paid time benefits throughout career.
• Paid parental leave, wellness programs, and health insurance.
• Employee engagement programs, community service, scholarships, and matching gifts.

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.

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