Utah Transportation Project Manager

Benesch • St. George, UT

2d • $124,000 - $166,000

About The Position

Benesch is seeking an entrepreneurial transportation leader to help build its growing Utah practice and long-term presence in the state. This senior leadership role combines technical excellence, project management, business development, and people leadership. The successful candidate will help shape strategy and culture, develop client relationships, recruit and mentor staff, and influence the direction of Benesch’s expansion. Candidates with expertise in areas such as roadway, structures, drainage, or traffic are welcome. The position offers flexibility within Utah, including the Wasatch Front and Southern Utah.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or a similar degree.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• At least 8 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong understanding of and familiarity with project delivery in Utah.
• Progressive experience working directly with clients to develop relationships, with a proven ability to win work.
• Excellent leadership, communication, business development, project management, and client relationship skills.
• Ability to recruit new talent.

Responsibilities

• Contribute immediately to contracted backlog.
• Develop junior staff and provide design and construction phase services.
• Manage scope, schedule, budgets, and resources for multiple projects.
• Contribute to local, regional, and corporate strategic growth initiatives.
• Prepare project communications, including meeting minutes, technical documents, and reports.
• Take responsibility for assigned design calculation files and ensure adequate independent quality-control reviews.
• Develop and oversee task work plans for engineers, designers, inspectors, and technologists.
• Help build Benesch’s Utah presence and influence its growth strategy, recruiting, and client development.
• Develop client relationships and win work.
• Recruit and mentor staff.

Benefits

• Employee ownership and the opportunity to participate in long-term value creation.
• Professional development, leadership training, mentorship, and opportunities for greater responsibility.
• Up to 9% retirement contribution for benefit-eligible employees.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Generous paid time off for benefit-eligible employees.
• Parental leave for benefit-eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

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