Highway Project Manager

Benesch•Glastonbury, CT

1d•$100,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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! Highway Project Manager Benesch is seeking to hire a Project Manager. In this position, you'll step into a first-level management role with guidance from Senior Leaders. This position entails supervising and training staff alongside continued project management training. Your responsibilities will include organizing and directing projects and ensuring their successful completion within scope, schedule, and budget parameters. As a Project Manager, your leadership and oversight will ensure the successful execution of civil engineering projects. Your ability to manage resources effectively, resolve conflicts, and maintain compliance with safety and quality standards will directly contribute to project success and client satisfaction. Location This position will have a hybrid work schedule and, when in the office, will work from our Glastonbury, CT office.

Requirements

B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering
Licensed PE in the state of CT or planning to obtain licensure within one year
Minimum of years 8-12 relevant experience
Minimum of 4 years of task lead/project management experience for highways and local roads engineering projects
Demonstrated leadership skills
Strong communication and coordination skills
Microsoft Office experience
Strong organizational skills with a track record for adhering to design budgets and schedules
Ability to work independently and develop task deliverables in a complete and reviewable manner
Experience in marketing including preparing presentations and technical proposals
Experience in pursuit and development of alternative delivery projects
ConnDOT and local agency experience and relationships
Model-based digital delivery experience in Bentley (MicroStation, Open Roads)

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in engineering and/or business a plus

Responsibilities

Plan and manage all aspects of small to medium highways and local roads engineering projects or be a task lead on complex multi-disciplinary transportation projects
Plan and prepare scope of services/fee proposals
Independently coordinate work of engineers and designers and balance staffing needs throughout entire project’s development
Support marketing efforts, including identifying potential opportunities and supporting pursuit proposal and interview efforts
Support the growth and development of transportation engineers, EITs and designers through mentoring and project assignments
Plan and monitor workload needs throughout the entire project development to fully meet project needs
Serve as the primary client liaison to successfully complete a project to the client’s satisfaction and build effective client relationships
Proactively track financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust work efforts with the team as needed to provide on-schedule and on-budget project delivery
Work with Branch Manager, Group Managers, Project Managers for project reviews

Benefits

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.