Railroad Public Project Manager

Summary

Join Benesch, a growing multi-disciplined firm, as a Railroad Public Projects Manager in Southern California. This mid-level management role offers excellent professional growth opportunities within the dynamic railroad industry. You will provide project management services, working with government agencies and managing various aspects of railroad public projects. The position allows for fully remote work with 50% travel required within Southern California. Benesch offers a competitive compensation package and a comprehensive benefits program, including retirement plans, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. The firm prioritizes employee well-being and offers a supportive work environment.

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
• Leadership skills and the ability to take ownership of assigned projects
• Experience leading projects within multiple states and successfully progressing projects through the preliminary engineering phase into the construction phase

Responsibilities

• Provide railroad project management services and work with various local and state government agency project sponsors
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering is preferred; any engineering degree is preferred
• Strong knowledge and understanding of railroad and highway infrastructure projects preferred
• Knowledge of DOT project management processes, phasing, and regulatory rules preferred
• Proficient in collaborating with local and state agency project sponsors

Benefits

• 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
• Opportunities for management and leadership development at all levels, including executive coaching and leadership development for Team Leaders, Group Managers, Division Managers, and Executive Leaders
• Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses
• Ongoing professional development through resources like Red Vector, LinkedIn Learning, technical team meetings, knowledge-sharing training sessions
• Personalized training and career development plans with your manager
• Funding for training, committee work, professional organization memberships, and licenses/certifications
• Support for active participation in professional organizations to foster leadership and community engagement