Roadway Project Manager

Simply Put, A Great Place to Work

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. Diverse ideas come from diverse people, and 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!

Highway/Roadway Project Manager

We have an exciting career opportunity for a Project Manager/Roadway Lead with our Civil Roadway team in the Pittsburgh Office. As a project manager and/or engineering roadway task lead, you will actively participate in pre-marketing and project pursuits, build, and maintain client relationships, staff projects, manage design efforts, QA/QC, monitor projects, report progress, and keep up to date with the industry by attending conferences and actively participating in industry organizations.

Location

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

The Impact You Will Have

• Plan and manage all aspects of small to medium highways and local roads engineering projects or be a task lead on complex multi-disciplinary transportation projects
• Plan and prepare scope of services/fee proposals
• Independently coordinate work of engineers and designers and balance staffing needs throughout entire project’s development
• Support marketing efforts, including identifying potential opportunities and supporting pursuit proposal and interview efforts
• Support the growth and development of transportation engineers, EITs and designers through mentoring and project assignments
• Plan and monitor workload needs throughout the entire project development to fully meet project needs
• Serve as the primary client liaison to successfully complete a project to the client’s satisfaction and build effective client relationships
• Proactively track financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust work efforts with the team as needed to provide on-schedule and on-budget project delivery
• Work with Branch Manager, Group Managers, Project Managers for project reviews

What We Are Looking For

• B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering
• Licensed PE in the state of PA or planning to obtain licensure within one year
• Minimum of 10-12 years relevant experience
• Minimum of 4 years of task lead/project management experience for highways and local roads engineering projects
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Strong communication and coordination skills
• Microsoft Office experience
• Strong organizational skills with a track record for adhering to design budgets and schedules
• Ability to work independently and develop task deliverables in a complete and reviewable manner
• Experience in marketing including preparing presentations and technical proposals
• Experience in pursuit and development of alternative delivery projects
• PennDOT and local agency experience and relationships
• Model-based digital delivery experience in Bentley (MicroStation, Open Roads)
• Master’s degree in engineering and/or business a plus

 

 

 

 

 

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Professional Development 

• Opportunities for management and leadership development at all levels, including executive coaching and leadership development for Group Managers, Division Managers, and Executive Leaders
• Tuition reimbursement for job