Roadway Design Project Manager

Simply Put, A Great Place to Work

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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!

Roadway Design Project Manager

The Benesch Florida Division is seeking to add Roadway Design PE Project Managers to our growing Transportation Design practice.

This is an experienced position involving exciting, challenging, and complex assignments with outstanding growth opportunities.

This is a position with minimum supervision and guidance. The ideal candidate will lead the technical aspects of roadway design projects, including the ability to successfully manage budgets and schedules.

The candidate must be a Seller / Doer and maintain good industry connections and relationships. Strong project and people management skills are required.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic and motivated to grow.

Location

This position can work out of any of our Florida offices, which include locations in Jacksonville, Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, or Tampa, on a hybrid work plan.

The Impact You Will Have

• Perform complex and highly advanced analysis and design, assuming responsibility for the analysis
• Check and sign off on design calculations and plan elements while ensuring completeness
• Perform QA tasks on projects as assigned
• Oversee layout and / or review drawings for a project
• Review and approve project design criteria for the project components and assume responsibility for assigned design calculations and plans
• Assemble and write competent draft report sections
• Monitor and compare cost estimates to client expectations and identify anomalies and propose corrective action to the Project Manager or client as appropriate
• Communicate progress and issues to Project Manager in a timely and ongoing manner
• Identify and propose resolution to issues identified
• Train / mentor others as necessary to complete required tasks
• Continue involvement in professional organizations, seeking leadership roles
• Seek out opportunities to publish papers and develop presentations

What You Will Need

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, or higher
• PE required with 8-14 years of experience
• FDOT roadway design experience preferred
• Proficient at using MicroStation and OpenRoads
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to collaborate with others in a team environment relating to a variety of tasks
• Highly advanced understanding and knowledge of applicable codes and standards

Explore the Benefits of Working at Benesch!

At Benesch, we prioritize the health and wellness of our employees, understanding that their well-being is crucial for both personal and professional success.

We offer a range of benefits for eligible employees, including insurance, retirement plans, and wellness programs. Our Total Rewards package is designed to support a healthy lifestyle and can be customized to meet the needs of our employees and their families.

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-related courses
• Ongoing professional development through resources like Red Vector, LinkedIn Learning, technical team meetings, knowledge-sharing training sessions
• Personalized training and career development plans with your manager
• Funding for training, committee work, professional organization memberships, and licenses / certifications
• Support for active participation in professional organizations to foster leadership and community engagement

Retirement Benefits

• Access to valuable retirement planning tools, education, and individual meetings with plan advisors at no charge
• Potential for Benesch to contribute up to 9% of your gross compensation to your retirement plan

Work / Life Balance

• Flexible work schedules and hours, including work-from-home options (dependent on the role)
• Generous Paid Time Benefits (PTB) that increase with your career
• Immediate use of annual PTB; no accrual needed with the ability to bundle time-off plans for extended vacations or life events
• Ten days of paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement

Employee Engagement

• Opportunities to contribute beyond regular job duties
• Work-Life Team : Implements programs to boost productivity and work-life balance
• Rewards & Recognition Team : Cultivates a culture of appreciation
• Corporate Social Responsibility Team : Manages matching gift programs, community service, student scholarships, and more
• Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Team : Promotes positive change and supports a diverse workforce.

If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents linked here.

Benesch is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Disability / Protected Veteran Employer. Qualified applicants are evaluated without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation or belief, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is found.

Benesch is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with a physical disability or other impairment.

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