Water Resources Project Manager

Summary

Join Benesch, a growing multi-disciplined firm, as a Wastewater/Stormwater/Water Resources Project Manager. You will contribute to a collaborative team, designing and analyzing open and closed storm drainage systems for transportation projects nationwide. This role requires extensive experience in hydraulic and hydrologic modeling, plan production software, and adherence to design standards. Benesch offers a competitive compensation package including base salary, overtime, bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits plan encompassing health insurance, paid time off, retirement benefits, life and disability insurance, and professional development opportunities. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, 12-16 years of relevant experience, and a PE license (preferred). Apply today, even if you don't meet every qualification!

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related discipline
• 12-16 years of transportation drainage experience
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• A track record for adhering to design budgets and schedules
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to prioritize, work on, and advance multiple projects simultaneously
• Thorough understanding of state, regional, and special district design standards
• Experience developing stormwater management plans and water quality design/MS4
• Experience with plan production related to transportation projects
• Experience developing deliverables per DOT or DOT standards and requirements

Responsibilities

• Perform hydraulic and hydrology (H&H) analyses and design for transportation projects
• Prepare drainage reports in conformance with client and industry standards
• Assist with plan production related to drainage design, stormwater management, and detention facilities, water quality/MS4, quantities, and specifications
• Contribute to project goals and milestones and monitor project progress
• Assist in the preparation of hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, studies, reports, construction drawings/plans, specifications, and cost estimates for a wide variety of stormwater design and planning projects
• Ensure the development of high-quality engineering documents
• Adhere to all internal procedures for quality control, documentation, and project tracking
• Assist with project pursuits

Preferred Qualifications

• PE License
• Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling with an emphasis on rational method and TR-55 design methodologies
• Experience with plan production software including AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or MicroStation/OpenRoads
• Experience with programs such as: HY-8, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, EPA SWMM, StormCAD, CivilStorm, Watershed Modeling System (WMS), Surface Modeling System (SMS)/SRH-2D, FHWA Hydraulic Toolbox, CUHP, FLO-2D, Mile High Flood District spreadsheet tools

Benefits

• 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
• A generous paid time benefits plan that increases throughout your career plus several paid holidays
• 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