Roadway 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 are looking to hire an experienced Roadway Group Manager to be based out of any of our local Kansas or Missouri offices. We offer opportunities to work on a variety of complex local agencies, DOT, and other projects involving roadway planning, traffic engineering, and civil and roadway design. The ideal candidates will be a licensed Professional Engineer and have significant experience in client development and pursuing, managing, and providing roadway and transportation engineering services for public agencies, including DOTs, counties, and municipalities.

This position will have a hybrid work schedule and, when in the office, will work from any of our Kansas/Missouri offices. This includes Kansas City, KS, Topeka, KS, Wichita, KS, Manhattan, KS, Lenexa, KS, or Kansas City, MO.

• Manage and grow our Kansas-based roadway engineering group
• Manage project teams, accountable for budget and schedule
• Contribute to local, regional, and corporate strategic growth initiatives including expansion of roadway planning, traffic engineering, and roadway design services within Kansas, Missouri and the surrounding areas
• 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

• BSCE or related discipline
• Professional Engineer licensure in Kansas and Missouri or the ability to obtain licensure upon hire required
• Experience working with the Kansas/Missouri DOT and/or local agencies preferred
• Progressive experience in project development and delivery of Roadway Planning and/or Traffic and Roadway Engineering and Design services
• 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 and grow a diverse, dynamic team

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,…