Railroad Public Projects Manager – Real Estate & Contracts

Benesch•Omaha, NE

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Benesch is a growing, multi-disciplined planning, engineering, and professional services firm that enhances infrastructure and communities across the country. They are looking for a highly motivated, detail-oriented Real Estate Public Projects Manager to support and manage. This role blends real estate contract management with railroad operations, focusing on compliance, risk mitigation, and project execution. The ideal candidate will have 3 or more years of experience in real estate or contract management, preferably within the transportation or infrastructure sector. A strong understanding of public-private partnerships, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations is essential. Proficiency in contract management software and knowledge of railroad operations are highly desirable. This position is located at their Omaha, NE office, where the team enjoys a hybrid work schedule and a collaborative atmosphere. Benesch’s Railroad Division is composed of highly skilled rail professionals, many of whom are former employees of operating railroads, providing firsthand experience to develop innovative solutions for a wide variety of rail projects.

Requirements

High school diploma required
3+ years of experience in real estate, public infrastructure, or contract management
Strong knowledge of real estate documents, public infrastructure agreements, or railroad contracts
Familiarity with regulations and procedures for public-private transportation projects
Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Real Estate, Public Administration, or a related field preferred
Proficiency in contract management software
Knowledge of railroad operations
Knowledge of contract management tools
Map interpretation, document research, and database fluency preferred

Responsibilities

Support Benesch’s Railroad team by managing day-to-day real estate agreements, including public projects
Draft, review, and process engineering agreements, lease and license agreements, service letters, and supplemental documents
Assist with the development of engineering agreements, supplemental agreements, master agreements and other related documents
Ensure all agreements meet railroad authority requirements and comply with applicable regulations
Coordinate with clients, municipalities, railroads, legal teams, and internal project managers to move agreements forward
Maintain detailed records of all active and historic agreements using systems like and Benesch’s internal platforms
Ensure consistency and accuracy of data across agreements, billing, and internal reporting systems
Prepare and issue standard invoices, follow up on unpaid rents, and ensure billing aligns with contract terms

Benefits

Insurance
Retirement plans
Wellness programs
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, 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