B.S. Degree in Engineering or related field required; Professional Engineering License in Nebraska preferred.
8+ years of experience in roadway, highway, and interstate design from preliminary to final stages.
Strong communication skills with experience in client interaction and public speaking.
Proven leadership capabilities and experience managing project teams and technical staff, including mentoring functions.
Experience in project management with a focus on budgeting, cost control, and quality assurance.
Familiarity with various specialist areas such as transit planning and multimodal studies, especially in grant management.
Knowledge of the public bidding process.
Responsibilities
Serve as the project manager for state and municipal transportation projects, overseeing scope, budget, and schedule management.
Manage and mentor project teams and technical staff, including student interns.
Drive strategic growth initiatives for Nebraska and the region.
Engage in business development, nurturing relationships with public and private clients.
Represent the company at industry events and professional engagements.
Identify strategic project opportunities and lead related pursuits.
Prepare technical presentations and reports, effectively communicating project findings to stakeholders.
Benefits
Flexible office location, with a preference for central Nebraska or nearby cities.
Opportunity for professional growth in a challenging project environment.
Involvement in community and client engagement initiatives.
Exposure to a variety of project types and client interactions.
Participation in business development activities allowing for networking and relationship building.
Full Job Description
Transportation Project Manager
Our Nebraska Division is seeking to hire a Transportation Project Manager. This is an experienced position involving exciting, challenging, and complex assignments with opportunities for growth. The ideal candidate will be a Seller/Doer and maintain good industry connections and relationships. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience in design of roadways, highways, and interstates from preliminary to final. Location
This role offers flexibility in office location, with a preference for candidates based in central Nebraska. We also welcome applicants located in Omaha, Lincoln, or Bellevue. The Impact You Will Have
Serving as a project manager on transportation (state and municipal highway/roadway) projects, having key responsibilities for project pursuit and delivery, including management of scopes, budgets and schedules.
Managing project teams and technical staff including mentoring of other professionals and student interns.
Contributing to Nebraska, regional, and corporate strategic growth initiatives.
Participate in Business Development and Marketing, including championing relationships with key public agency and private sector clients, networking, preparation of SOQs, proposals, and contracts.
Representing Benesch at industry and professional engagement events.
Identifying opportunities and leading strategic project pursuits.
Leading and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams.
Present findings thorough written and verbal communications skills, including public speaking at information meetings, client meetings, and interviews.
Preparing and assisting with grant applications.
What We Are Looking For
B.S. Degree in Engineering, or related, and a Professional Engineering License in Nebraska (or the ability to obtain one upon hire) are required.
Excellent communication, strong written, oral, and client relation skills, experience interacting with clients, agencies, and other project stakeholders.
Experience in making presentations before elected officials and advisory boards, attending conferences, and participating in interviews.
Strong organization and leadership skills.
Prepare technical analysis within a variety of specialist areas such as transit plans, transit operational analyses, multimodal subarea/corridor studies, modal compliance, transit grants management, and special transit studies, among others.
Experienced in Project Management, including cost control, project budget control, and quality assurance/quality control.
Direct and manage the budgeting and execution of projects including the supervision of assigned staff and subcontractors.
Ability to work independently and develop task deliverables in a complete and reviewable manner.
