Remote Project Manager

Summary

Join Benesch, a growing planning, engineering, and professional services firm, as an experienced Project Manager to oversee track design services in the Railroad Engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in rail design and lead client contract negotiations.

Requirements

• 8+ years’ experience in design and/or planning Railroad projects
• B.S. in Civil Engineering degree and are a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E)
• Experience using MicroStation and Inroads, preferably with Open Roads Designer
• Demonstrated knowledge in other related project elements, such as Big Data Processing, GIS/ERSI, Drainage Design, Stormwater Permitting, and/or Site Utility (Sewer, Water, Natural Gas, etc.)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and desire to work closely with clients and stakeholders outside of technical engineering teams
• Desire to work on large multi-disciplinary rail projects that require creative thinking and innovative problem-solving skills
• Willingness to occasionally travel out-of-town to meet project demands

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage rail projects from planning through design into construction
• Develop the project scope, budget, and schedule and lead client contract negotiations
• Work with and guide technical engineering staff ranging from junior to senior level
• Assist and execute technical tasks, including developing technical reports, designs, specifications, and project-related presentations
• Work closely with other project managers and group leads within the Rail Division to plan resources and manage internal workshare
• Assist and lead in developing client capture plans and pursuing win plans, proposals, and other business development and client engagement activities
• Meet with the client and public stakeholders and perform site visits in the field as necessary

Benefits

• Paid overtime
• Exceptional retirement fund contributions
• Flexible schedules
• Wellness incentives
• Paid time off (PTB)
• Ten days of paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement