Transportation Group Manager

Benesch • Raleigh, NC

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

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

The position is hybrid, with at least three days per week in the office. The preferred location is Cary, where most of the North Carolina Division transportation team is based. Candidates may also be based in Charlotte; that arrangement includes anticipated travel to Cary every other month for team collaboration.

The manager oversees project teams and their budgets and schedules, develops client relationships and new business, leads strategic pursuits, and contributes to regional and corporate growth initiatives. The role also supports growth of roadway planning, traffic engineering, and roadway design services in North Carolina and surrounding areas. A Charlotte-based manager would additionally help lead and grow the Charlotte staff.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead the North Carolina-based transportation group, focusing on roadway, traffic, and hydraulic engineering teams.
• Manage project teams, including responsibility for 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 a Charlotte-based candidate, provide additional leadership and growth opportunities for Charlotte staff.
• Collaborate on regional growth strategy.

Benefits

• Professional development, leadership training, mentorship, and opportunities for new challenges and greater responsibility.
• Up to 9% retirement contribution for benefit-eligible employees.
• Flexible work schedules supporting 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 work.

What This Job Offers

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