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Benesch · 2 days ago

Project Manager - Railroad Track Design

Charlotte Metro

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$110K/yr - $160K/yr

8+ years exp

Benesch is a growing, multi-disciplined planning, engineering, and professional services firm focused on enhancing infrastructure and communities. They are seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee track design services within their Railroad Engineering team, managing rail projects and engaging with clients across the country.

Civil EngineeringConstructionRailroad

Growth Opportunities

Hiring Manager

Marilou M.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage rail projects from planning through design into construction

Develop the project scope, budget, and schedule and lead client contract negotiations

Work with and guide technical engineering staff ranging from junior to senior level

Assist and execute technical tasks, including developing technical reports, designs, specifications, and project-related presentations

Work closely with other project managers and group leads within the Rail Division to plan resources and manage internal workshare

Assist and lead in developing client capture plans and pursuing win plans, proposals, and other business development and client engagement activities

Meet with the client and public stakeholders and perform site visits in the field as necessary

Qualification

Railroad project designCivil Engineering (B.S.)Project managementMicroStationInroadsOpen Roads DesignerBig Data ProcessingGIS/ERSIInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsCreative thinkingProblem-solving skills

Required

8+ years' experience in design and/or planning Railroad projects

B.S. in Civil Engineering degree and are a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E)

Experience using MicroStation and Inroads, preferably with Open Roads Designer

Demonstrated knowledge in other related project elements, such as Big Data Processing, GIS/ERSI, Drainage Design, Stormwater Permitting, and/or Site Utility (Sewer, Water, Natural Gas, etc.)

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and desire to work closely with clients and stakeholders outside of technical engineering teams

Desire to work on large multi-disciplinary rail projects that require creative thinking and innovative problem-solving skills

Willingness to occasionally travel out-of-town to meet project demands

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Company-paid life insurance

Short term, and long-term disability plans

401K plan

Profit-sharing contributions to the 401K plan

Generous paid time benefits plan that increases throughout your career plus several paid holidays

Flexible work schedules and hours, including work-from-home options (dependent on the role)

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

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%)