Transportation Group Manager

Benesch • Charlotte, NC

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Benesch is hiring an experienced Transportation Group Manager for its North Carolina Division. The role leads the North Carolina-based transportation group, with a focus on roadway, traffic, and hydraulic engineering teams. The group works on transportation projects for NCDOT, other state DOTs, local agencies, counties, and municipalities, including planning, traffic engineering, hydraulic design, and roadway design.

The position is hybrid, with at least three days per week in the office. Cary is the preferred office location. Candidates based in Charlotte may also be considered; the role would include occasional travel to Cary for team collaboration, anticipated every other month. The position involves project and team leadership, client development, strategic growth, and project pursuits.

Requirements

• BSCE or a related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in North Carolina, or ability to obtain North Carolina licensure upon hire.
• Experience working with the North Carolina DOT and local municipalities.
• Progressive experience in project development and delivery of transportation engineering and design services, from planning through construction.
• Progressive experience working directly with clients to develop relationships, with a demonstrated ability to win work.
• Excellent communication, business development, project management, and client relationship skills.
• Strong organization and leadership skills, with a track record of understanding and adhering to contractual requirements, including scope and fee.
• Ability to lead, manage, and grow a diverse, dynamic team.
• Technical background and understanding to coordinate roadway, traffic, and/or hydraulics team integration for NCDOT project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead the North Carolina-based transportation group, focusing on roadway, traffic, and hydraulic engineering teams.
• Manage project teams and take ownership of project budgets and schedules.
• Contribute to local, regional, and corporate strategic growth initiatives, including expanding roadway planning, traffic engineering, and roadway design services in North Carolina and surrounding areas.
• Develop and manage relationships with new and existing clients.
• Represent Benesch at industry and professional engagement events.
• Identify opportunities and lead strategic project pursuits.
• For candidates based in the Charlotte office, provide additional leadership and growth opportunities for Charlotte staff.
• Collaborate on regional growth strategy.
• Coordinate roadway, traffic, and/or hydraulics team integration for NCDOT project delivery.

Benefits

• Professional development, leadership training, mentorship, and opportunities to take on new challenges and greater responsibility.
• Up to 9% retirement contribution for benefit-eligible employees.
• Work schedules that support professional and personal life.
• Generous paid time off and parental leave for benefit-eligible employees.
• Opportunities to collaborate, contribute ideas, solve meaningful challenges, and see the impact of the work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager