Transportation Group ManagerWe are looking to hire an experienced Transportation Group Manager for our North Carolina Division. We offer opportunities to work on a variety of projects with NCDOT, other state DOT's, local municipalities/agencies that involve an array of transportation projects, including planning, traffic engineering, hydraulic design and roadway design. The ideal candidates will be a licensed Professional Engineer and have experience in client development and pursuing, managing, and providing transportation engineering services for NCDOT's, DOT, public agencies, counties and municipalities.
LocationThis position will have a hybrid work schedule (3 days minimum in the office). The ideal candidate will work in our Cary office (that is the location of the of the majority of the NC Division Transportation team). Consideration will also be given to candidates to be based out of the Charlotte office (which has a growing transportation group); a candidate based in the Charlotte office would have occasional travel to the Cary office for team collaboration (anticipated every other month).
The Impact You Will Have- Manage and lead our North Carolina-based transportation group with a focus on the roadway, traffic and hydraulic engineering teams
- Manage project teams, including ownership 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 North Carolina 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
- For candidates in the Charlotte office, provide additional leadership and growth opportunity for the Charlotte staff
- Collaborate on regional growth strategy
What You Will Need- BSCE or related discipline
- Technical background and understanding to coordinate roadway, traffic and/or hydraulics team integration for NCDOT project delivery
- Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in North Carolina (or the ability to obtain NC licensure upon hire)
- Experience working with the North Carolina DOT and local municipalities
- Progressive experience in project development and delivery of transportation Engineering and Design services from planning level through construction
- 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 (scope and fee)
- Ability to lead, manage and grow a diverse, dynamic team
