Benesch is hiring a
Public Project Manager

Summary

Join Benesch, a growing planning, engineering, and professional services firm, as a Public Project Manager to oversee railroad infrastructure projects. This mid-level management position offers excellent opportunities for professional growth and project management training within the dynamic railroad industry.

Requirements

• High School diploma required, AAS or BS preferred
• At least 3 years of experience owning project assignments within multiple states and successfully progressing projects through the preliminary engineering phase into the construction phase
• Strong knowledge and understanding of civil engineer or railroad infrastructure projects preferred
• Excellent project management skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Proficient in collaborating with local and state agency project sponsors
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills to effectively work with a diverse team

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead project staff, ensuring their effective performance
• Execute project work plans in collaboration with the Group Manager
• Monitor project budget, scope, and schedule estimates
• Research and develop unit costs for estimating extra work
• Analyze accounting reports and provide performance updates
• Coordinate survey requirements with the Surveyor
• Oversee day-to-day operations and maintain up-to-date records
• Prepare and review project correspondence and reports
• Schedule and conduct project meetings with staff
• Establish and maintain positive client relationships
• Coordinate work with sub-consultants and assist with agreements
• Assist in contract negotiations and conflict resolution
• Complete necessary project initiation and compliance forms
• Verify invoices and prepare contract compliance support
• Follow up with clients on invoice collection
• Ensure compliance with quality guidelines and procedures
• Track and share lessons learned
• Perform project close-out and staff evaluations
• Manage onsite vehicle and equipment allocation

Benefits

• 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