Civil Project Manager

Benesch

$90K — $120K *
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field (BSCE)
  • Registered Professional Engineer in Massachusetts
  • At least 10 years of design and project management experience
  • Proven experience with WisDOT projects
  • Seller/Doer mentality with client relations skills
  • Demonstrated ability to manage project budgets and schedules

Responsibilities

  • Serve as Project Manager overseeing transportation projects
  • Create and implement comprehensive project work plans
  • Manage project teams, ensuring accountability for budget and schedule
  • Coordinate with all internal disciplines and external subconsultants
  • Mentor junior staff while providing overall project leadership
  • Champion client relationships, particularly with WisDOT
  • Lead business development efforts and strategic project pursuits

Benefits

  • Career growth opportunities through leadership development and training
  • Generous retirement contributions up to 9% for eligible employees
  • Flexible work schedules to maintain work-life balance
  • Generous paid time off and parental leave for eligible employees
  • Mentorship and hands-on experience from day one, contributing to meaningful impact
Full Job Description
Civil Project Manager

We have a unique career opportunity for a civil/highway engineer with a track record of successful WisDOT project experience. Our Wisconsin office specializes in roadway and bridges, traffic engineering, water and wastewater services and public involvement and provide exceptional services to the WisDOT as well as several municipal local agencies. This person will play a key role in the growth of our WI operations and must be comfortable leading business development efforts as well as executing project work.
Location

This role will be located in the Milwaukee, Neenah, or Madison office.
The Impact You Will Have
  • Serve as Project Manager on transportation projects
  • Create and execute project work plans
  • Manage project teams, accountable for budget and schedule
  • Coordinate with all disciplines internally and externally with subconsultants
  • Manage & Mentor junior staff
  • Contribute to Division strategic growth initiatives
  • Champion relationships with key clients, including WisDOT
  • Represent Benesch at industry and professional engagement events
  • Ability to identify opportunities and lead strategic project pursuits
  • Collaborate on regional growth strategy
  • Leadership track potential
Additional responsibilities
  • Provide direct supervision and overall leadership for assigned projects, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and client needs.
  • Assume ownership of project financials, optimizing resource allocation and budget management to maximize profitability and client satisfaction.
  • Develop project scope, schedule, and budget, integrating them into work plans to streamline project execution and enhance efficiency.
  • Identify necessary resources and effectively delegate staff duties and responsibilities, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
  • Resolve scope, schedule, and budget discrepancies with Group Manager and client, maintaining positive relationships and enhancing client satisfaction.
  • Check and sign off on deliverables, ensuring completeness and adherence to quality standards, thus enhancing project outcomes and client trust.
  • Ensure compliance with project and company safety guidelines, mitigating risks and safeguarding project integrity and reputation.
  • Track lessons learned and share insights with team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
  • Assist with Professional Development Plans for staff, nurturing talent and fostering a high-performance team culture.
  • Contribute to proposal development, leveraging project successes to secure new opportunities and drive company growth.
What You Will Need
  • BSCE or related discipline
  • Registered Massachusetts Professional Engineer
  • Minimum of 10 years of design experience including managing projects
  • Experience working on WisDOT projects
  • Seller/Doer mentality
  • A track record of adhering to design budgets and project schedules
  • Excellent communication and client relation skills


Why Benesch

It's simple. We invest in our people, not just our projects.
  • Career growth that's real with leadership development, training, and clear paths forward
  • Strong financial future with up to 9% retirement contribution for benefit-eligible employees
  • Flexibility that works with schedules that support your life
  • Time to recharge with generous paid time off and parental leave for benefit-eligible employees
  • Support beyond work through mentorship, hands-on experience, and opportunities to make an impact from day one

Whether you're starting your career or bringing years of experience, you'll have the support and exposure to grow here.

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