Project Manager - Railroad Infrastructure - Texas

Benesch•Houston, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Benesch is a growing, multi-disciplined planning, engineering, and professional services firm focused on enhancing infrastructure and communities. The National Railroad Division is hiring a Public Project Manager for its Public Projects team to support railroad and public agency clients on infrastructure projects that directly impact safety and mobility. This role involves managing projects from planning through construction, working closely with DOTs, municipalities, and railroads. The Project Manager will coordinate across multiple stakeholders, navigate complex regulatory requirements, and ensure projects stay on track, serving as a critical link between public agencies and real-world rail operations. This position offers remote flexibility but requires candidates to be located in Texas due to travel requirements to project sites. It is an opportunity to take ownership of project delivery, work directly with public agencies, and contribute to impactful infrastructure projects that shape rail transportation across the country.

Requirements

High school diploma required
3+ years of experience managing or owning project assignments across multiple states
Experience supporting projects from preliminary engineering through construction
Experience working with local and state agencies or public sector clients
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently while collaborating across teams
Valid driver’s license required
Candidates must pass a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check, which reviews driving history for safety and compliance, and a drug screening

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred
Strong understanding of civil engineering or railroad infrastructure projects preferred

Responsibilities

Leading and supporting project teams to ensure strong performance and accountability
Executing project work plans in coordination with the Group Manager
Managing project scope, schedule, and budget, while tracking performance and progress
Supporting cost estimating efforts, including unit pricing for additional work
Reviewing financial reports and providing clear project updates
Coordinating with survey teams and other internal stakeholders
Overseeing day-to-day project operations and maintaining accurate documentation
Preparing and reviewing project correspondence, reports, and deliverables
Leading project meetings and driving follow-ups with internal teams and clients
Building and maintaining strong relationships with public agency clients
Coordinating with subconsultants and supporting contract development
Assisting with negotiations and helping resolve project-related issues
Ensuring compliance with quality standards, procedures, and project requirements
Supporting invoicing, contract compliance, and client follow-ups
Capturing lessons learned and supporting continuous improvement
Leading project closeout activities and contributing to staff development
Managing field logistics, including vehicles and equipment as needed

Benefits

Insurance
Retirement plans
Wellness programs
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, and 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
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%)
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 resource groups and committees
Community service programs
Student scholarships
Matching gift opportunities