Roadway Project Manager II

Title: Roadway Project Manager II

Location: Atlanta, GA

Job Description:

 

Simply Put, A Great Place to Work

 

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. 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 Project Manager II

 

Our growing Atlanta team is hiring a Project Manager. This is an experienced position involving exciting, challenging, and complex assignments with opportunities for growth. The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills and will have 16+ years of experience in design of roadways, highways, and interstates. On our team, you will have the opportunity to work on various infrastructure projects for State DOT's, local municipalities and private clients. You will regularly interact and coordinate designs efforts with the multiple projects and disciplines to develop turnkey projects.

 

The Impact You Will Have:

 

• Manage project teams, accountable for budget and schedule


• Contribute to local, regional, and corporate strategic growth initiatives including expansion of transportation planning, traffic engineering, and road and bridge design services


• Participate in Business Development and Marketing, including networking, preparation of SOQs, proposals, and contracts.


• Research local/state regulations as they pertain to transit agency planning and other requirements.


• Develop and manage relationships with new and existing clients


• Represent Benesch at industry and professional engagement events


• Identify opportunities and lead strategic project pursuits


• Collaborate on regional growth strategy


 

 

What You Will Need:

 

• BSCE or related discipline


• Professional Engineer licensure in Georgia


• Experience working with the Georgia DOT and/or local agencies


• Progressive experience in project development and delivery of Transportation Planning and/or Traffic and Transportation Engineering and Design services


• 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


• Ability to lead, manage and grow a dynamic team #LI-MF


 

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. Click here to learn more about some of the benefits of working at Benesch!

 

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

• At Benesch, we encourage our team members to extend their impact beyond their core responsibilities. Join our employee resource groups and committees to enhance your work-life balance and contribute to our community-focused initiatives. We support a variety of programs including community service, student scholarships, and matching gift opportunities, reflecting our commitment to a vibrant and diverse workplace.


 

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

 

Benesch is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants in all protected groups, including veterans and individuals with disabilities, or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

 

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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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