Railroad Bridge Project Manager

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Railroad Bridge Project Manager

Benesch is seeking to hire an experienced Project Manager to join our Railroad Structural-Bridge group. As a Railroad Structural Project Manager, you will contribute to strategic initiatives that drive the growth of the Railroad group by providing direct supervision, mentorship, and overall leadership.

The ideal candidate will be a seller / doer managing all parts of phase 1 and phase 2 design projects, resource planning, assisting in business development, client engagement, and proposal preparation.

We are looking for a project manager who is experienced in the local office market and is looking to join a team with a deep local bench of technical design staff and bolster a national practice of talented rail professionals.

Benesch's Railroad Division is made up of highly skilled rail professionals, many of whom are former employees of operating railroads.

This firsthand experience working to design and maintain active rail systems uniquely equips our team to develop innovative solutions to a wide variety of rail projects.

Location

This position will have a hybrid work schedule and, when in the office, will work from our Chicago, IL office.

The Impact You Will Have

• Developing project scope, schedule, and budget estimates
• Identifying resources needed and effectively delegating staff duties and responsibilities
• Demonstrating the ability to utilize accounting and scheduling software for project management
• Creating and executing project work plans
• Analyzing accounting reports and project schedules for variances
• Monitoring work for adherence to project scope and identifying out of scope actions
• Preparing and submitting project reports to your assigned Group and / or Division Manager
• Participate in contract negotiations
• Establish client contact and maintain positive relationships
• Serve as the primary interface between railroad 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

What We Are Looking For

• BS in Civil Engineering required
• PE License required
• Minimum of 10 years of railway structural engineering experience
• Project Management experience required
• Client interaction experience is a plus
• Working knowledge of AREMA Manual, Microstation, RISA 3D, or similar programs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, along with excellent written and verbal communication skills to interface effectively with internal staff, clients, contractors, agencies, and the public
• Practice good time management skills, demonstrating the ability to work efficiently within time constraints while dealing with numerous concurrent activities.
• Willingness to travel to project / work sites as necessary

Position Pay Range

$110,000 - $160,000

Our comprehensive benefits package includes paid over-time, exceptional retirement fund contributions, flexible schedules, wellness incentives, and all-around great people to work with.

The final agreed-upon compensation is based on numerous factors, including but not limited to individual education, qualifications, prior work experience, and geographic location.

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Professional Development

• Opportunities for management and leadership development at all levels, including executive coaching and leadership development for Team Leaders, 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 (5% profit-sharing contribution to your 401(k) plan, regardless of your own contributions & 80% match on your contributions, up to a maximum company contribution of 4%)

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.

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