Public Projects Manager

Summary

Join Benesch's Railroad team as a Public Project Manager, supporting projects across the Western U.S., with a focus on California and Arizona. As a mid-level management position, you will work under the guidance of the Group Manager and collaborate with other Project Managers to oversee and manage railroad public projects.

Requirements

• Excellent written and oral communication, interpersonal skills, and aptitude with MS Office, PDF, and other productivity software
• Excellent project management skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• BS in Civil Engineering preferred, any engineering degree required
• Leadership skills and ability to take ownership of assigned projects
• Strong knowledge and understanding of railroad and highway infrastructure projects preferred
• Knowledge of DOT project management processes, phasing, regulatory rules, and preferred
• Proficient in collaborating with local and state agency project sponsors

Responsibilities

• Provide railroad project management services
• Review and handle initial project requests from local and state government agencies, citizens, consultants, and developers that may impact railroad property/right of way
• Report and communicate with the owning railroad’s managers and manage cost-effective coordination
• Review project work plans in collaboration with team members with other areas of expertise and Agency designers
• Manage project updates, implementation of new processes, and continued maintenance of project databases
• Monitor project budget, scope, and schedule estimates
• Coordinate inspection and construction monitoring requirements with the field personnel
• Perform project reporting and other project file-related practices
• Travel to various railroad site locations as needed/desired. (90% office, 10% travel)
• Oversee day-to-day operations and maintain up-to-date records
• Prepare and review project correspondence and reports
• Schedule and conduct project meetings with internal and external project stakeholders
• 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
• Ensure compliance with quality guidelines and procedures

Benefits

• Total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary, overtime, and bonuses
• Access to valuable retirement planning tools, education, and individual meetings with plan advisors at no charge
• Potential for Benesch to contribute up to 9% of your gross compensation to your retirement plan (5% profit-sharing contribution to your 401(k) plan, regardless of your own contributions & 80% match on your contributions, up to a maximum company contribution of 4%)
• 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