Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Benesch is hiring a Structural Bridge Project Manager to lead bridge and transportation design projects in its Kansas/Missouri Division. The role manages project scope, schedules, budgets, and teams, while supporting client relationships, staff development, and practice growth.

Responsibilities

• Serve as project manager on bridge and transportation design projects
• Create and execute project work plans including developing project scope, schedule and budget estimates
• Manage project teams, accountable for budget and schedule
• Mentor junior staff
• Contribute to Kansas Division strategic growth initiatives
• Champion relationships with key clients, including KDOT and/or MoDOT
• Represent Benesch at industry and professional engagement events
• Ability to identify opportunities and lead strategic project pursuits
• Identifying resources needed and effectively delegating staff duties and responsibilities
• Create and Execute project work plans
• Serve as the primary interface between the clients and staff for a given project
• Coordinate, monitor, and review work performed by sub‐consultants
• Promote the team environment and communication and identify and address team conflicts
• Networking, including active participation in and leadership of professional organizations

Skills

• BS in Civil Engineering or related discipline
• Registered Engineer in Kansas and/or Missouri
• A track record of adhering to design budgets and project schedules
• Excellent communication and client relation skills
• Strong understanding and familiarity with steel/concrete design software
• Practice good time management skills, demonstrating the ability to work efficiently within time constraints while dealing with numerous concurrent activities
• Minimum of 7+ years of bridge design experience including project management responsibility
• Proven experience on KDOT or MoDOT bridge projects
• Seller/Doer mentality, client interaction experience a plus
• Experience with bridge inspection, including completed NHI training a plus

Benefits

• Professional development, leadership training, mentorship, and opportunities to take on new challenges and greater responsibility.
• Up to 9% retirement contribution for benefit-eligible employees.
• Work schedules that support your professional and personal life.
• Generous paid time off and parental leave for benefit-eligible employees.
• Opportunities to collaborate, contribute ideas, solve meaningful challenges, and see the difference your work makes.
• Support to deepen your expertise, explore new opportunities, or grow into leadership.
• Hybrid work schedule, with employees working from one of our office locations when feasible; candidates not located near an office may be considered for a fully remote arrangement.

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