Benesch
Structural Bridge Project Manager
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Structural Bridge Project Manager
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Benesch .
Benesch is a growing, multi‑disciplined planning, engineering, and professional services firm that enhances infrastructure and communities across the country.
Location We welcome candidates located anywhere in Kansas or Missouri. Our Kansas Division has six offices: Kansas City, KS; Topeka, KS; Wichita, KS; Manhattan, KS; Lenexa, KS; and Kansas City, MO. This position allows a hybrid work schedule, with employees working from a nearby office when feasible. Remote arrangements are considered for candidates not located near one of our offices.
The Impact You Will Have
Serve as project manager on bridge and transportation design projects.
Create and execute project work plans, including developing scope, schedule and budget estimates.
Manage project teams, accountable for budget and schedule.
Mentor junior staff.
Contribute to Kansas Division strategic growth initiatives.
Champion relationships with key clients, including KDOT and/or MoDOT.
Represent Benesch at industry and professional engagement events.
Identify opportunities and lead strategic project pursuits.
Delegate staff duties and responsibilities effectively.
Serve as the primary interface between clients and staff for a given project.
Coordinate, monitor, and review work performed by sub‑consultants.
Promote team communication and address conflicts.
Network and lead professional organizations.
What You Will Need
BS in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
Registered Engineer in Kansas and/or Missouri.
Minimum of 7+ years bridge design experience, including project management responsibility preferred.
Proven experience on KDOT or MoDOT bridge projects preferred.
Seller/Doer mentality; client interaction experience a plus.
Track record of adhering to design budgets and project schedules.
Excellent communication and client‑relation skills.
Strong understanding of steel/concrete design software.
Experience with bridge inspection; completed NHI training a plus.
Excellent time‑management skills, working efficiently under multiple concurrent activities.
Willingness to travel to project/work sites as necessary.
Professional Development
Opportunities for management and leadership development at all levels, including executive coaching.
Tuition reimbursement for job‑related courses.
Ongoing professional development through resources like Red Vector, LinkedIn Learning, technical team meetings, and 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.
Retirement Benefits
Access to 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, and an 80% match on your contributions, up to a maximum company contribution of 4%).
Work/Life Balance
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.
Employee Engagement
Encourage team members to extend their impact beyond core responsibilities.
Join employee resource groups and committees to enhance work‑life balance and contribute to community‑focused initiatives.
Support for community service, student scholarships, and matching gift opportunities.
Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Benesch is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants in all protected groups, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. We provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with a physical disability or other impairment. If you are limited in your ability to access this job posting due to a disability, please request a reasonable accommodation by emailing TalentAcquisition@benesch.com. Recruitment agencies should direct all communications to the HR team at TalentAcquisition@benesch.com.
We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is found.
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Structural Bridge Project Manager
role at
Benesch .
Benesch is a growing, multi‑disciplined planning, engineering, and professional services firm that enhances infrastructure and communities across the country.
Location We welcome candidates located anywhere in Kansas or Missouri. Our Kansas Division has six offices: Kansas City, KS; Topeka, KS; Wichita, KS; Manhattan, KS; Lenexa, KS; and Kansas City, MO. This position allows a hybrid work schedule, with employees working from a nearby office when feasible. Remote arrangements are considered for candidates not located near one of our offices.
The Impact You Will Have
Serve as project manager on bridge and transportation design projects.
Create and execute project work plans, including developing scope, schedule and budget estimates.
Manage project teams, accountable for budget and schedule.
Mentor junior staff.
Contribute to Kansas Division strategic growth initiatives.
Champion relationships with key clients, including KDOT and/or MoDOT.
Represent Benesch at industry and professional engagement events.
Identify opportunities and lead strategic project pursuits.
Delegate staff duties and responsibilities effectively.
Serve as the primary interface between clients and staff for a given project.
Coordinate, monitor, and review work performed by sub‑consultants.
Promote team communication and address conflicts.
Network and lead professional organizations.
What You Will Need
BS in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
Registered Engineer in Kansas and/or Missouri.
Minimum of 7+ years bridge design experience, including project management responsibility preferred.
Proven experience on KDOT or MoDOT bridge projects preferred.
Seller/Doer mentality; client interaction experience a plus.
Track record of adhering to design budgets and project schedules.
Excellent communication and client‑relation skills.
Strong understanding of steel/concrete design software.
Experience with bridge inspection; completed NHI training a plus.
Excellent time‑management skills, working efficiently under multiple concurrent activities.
Willingness to travel to project/work sites as necessary.
Professional Development
Opportunities for management and leadership development at all levels, including executive coaching.
Tuition reimbursement for job‑related courses.
Ongoing professional development through resources like Red Vector, LinkedIn Learning, technical team meetings, and 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.
Retirement Benefits
Access to 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, and an 80% match on your contributions, up to a maximum company contribution of 4%).
Work/Life Balance
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.
Employee Engagement
Encourage team members to extend their impact beyond core responsibilities.
Join employee resource groups and committees to enhance work‑life balance and contribute to community‑focused initiatives.
Support for community service, student scholarships, and matching gift opportunities.
Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Benesch is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants in all protected groups, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. We provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with a physical disability or other impairment. If you are limited in your ability to access this job posting due to a disability, please request a reasonable accommodation by emailing TalentAcquisition@benesch.com. Recruitment agencies should direct all communications to the HR team at TalentAcquisition@benesch.com.
We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is found.
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