Railroad Public Projects Manager

Summary

Join Benesch, a growing multi-disciplinary firm, as a Railroad Public Projects Manager! This mid-level management role, based remotely in the Midwest (preferably Louisville, KY, Cincinnati, OH, Indianapolis, IN, or Belleville, IL), offers excellent professional growth opportunities within the dynamic railroad industry. You will provide project management services, collaborating with government agencies and stakeholders. Responsibilities include overseeing project budgets, schedules, and communication. The ideal candidate possesses strong project management skills, civil engineering experience (BS preferred), and excellent communication abilities. Benesch offers a competitive compensation package, including benefits like health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

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
• 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

• Strong preference for geographic location in California or Arizona, but not required. This position can be Remote / Work-From-Home unless geographically located near a Benesch office, then-candidate can choose office, remote or a hybrid work plan
• 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

Benefits

• The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary, overtime, and bonuses
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Company-paid life insurance, short term, and long-term disability plans
• 401K plan and profit-sharing contributions to the 401K plan
• Wellness programs
• 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
• 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