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Benesch · 6 hours ago

Transportation Project Manager - Phase I

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Benesch is a growing, multi-disciplined planning, engineering, and professional services firm. They are seeking a highly motivated Project Manager to lead and manage preliminary engineering and environmental studies, mentor junior associates, and contribute to strategic initiatives for growth within the planning and preliminary engineering group.

Civil EngineeringConstructionRailroad

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Participate in Business Development and Marketing, including networking, preparation of SOQs, proposals, and contracts

Research local/state regulations as they pertain to projects

Making presentations before elected officials and advisory boards, attending conferences, and participating in interviews

Prepare technical analysis within a variety of specialist areas such as corridor studies, interchange design and alternative analysis, multimodal planning and design, and feasibility studies, among others

Responsible for project management, including cost control, project budget control, and quality assurance/quality control

Direct and manage the budgeting and execution of projects including the supervision of assigned staff and subcontractors

Qualification

Licensed P.E. in IllinoisTransportation facility designPhase I project managementNEPA compliance documentationTeam managementMentoringPublic involvement experienceGIS knowledgeSoft skills

Required

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Urban Planning, or a related field

Licensed P.E. in Illinois

Minimum of 10 years of experience in planning or designing highways, local roads, arterials, collectors, and complete street multimodal facilities

Demonstrated expertise in transportation facility alternative analysis and design

Proficient in leading Phase I or planning projects for transportation improvements, including preliminary engineering and environmental documentation activities

Interface with clients and possess experience in public involvement and stakeholder coordination

Skilled in team management and mentoring, fee proposal generation, scope of service writing, RFP/RFQ interviews, and QA/QC management

Experience in preparing documentation in compliance with NEPA requirements (Categorical Exclusion or Environmental Assessment)

Familiarity with traffic and safety assessments

Preferred

Certification as a PTOE, AICP, or other specialty certification is a plus

Experience with PELs or Environmental Impact Statements is also advantageous

Knowledge of GIS and experience with multimodal planning and mobility studies is a bonus!

Benefits

Insurance

Retirement plans

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

Community service

Student scholarships

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