Railroad Grade Crossing Engineering – Project Manager jobs in United States
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Benesch · 3 hours ago

Railroad Grade Crossing Engineering – Project Manager

Benesch is a growing, multi-disciplined planning, engineering, and professional services firm. They are looking for a Grade Crossing Engineering Project Manager to lead critical railroad safety initiatives and manage high-profile assignments from planning through construction, while also building client relationships and driving business growth.

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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Lead high-visibility, national railroad safety projects from concept through construction
Serve in a seller-doer role, balancing technical delivery with client interaction and relationship building
Conduct and review technical analyses, investigations, and calculations for railroad and traffic engineering projects
Prepare reports, documentation, and technical memoranda relied on by clients and stakeholders
Manage project budgets, schedules, and quality control, ensuring successful delivery
Coordinate with clients, railroads, agencies, and internal teams to keep projects on track
Draft and manage project correspondence and provide regular status updates
Apply design standards, codes, and safety requirements across all projects
Mentor and develop junior staff, providing guidance and technical support
Travel to project sites as needed to meet client and project requirements
Drive projects that directly improve rail and roadway safety nationwide

Qualification

Civil EngineeringRailroad Grade Crossing SafetyTraffic Signal OperationsMicroStationAutoCAD Civil 3DCommunication SkillsProject ManagementMentoring

Required

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
Senior-level experience managing railroad grade crossing safety and traffic signal projects
Proficiency in engineering software such as MicroStation, InRoads, and AutoCAD Civil 3D
Strong understanding of codes, standards, and industry best practices
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

Hands-on experience with traffic signal operations

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
Matching gift opportunities

Company

Benesch

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Serving a broad range of markets, Benesch has played a role in shaping our nation’s infrastructure and local communities for decades.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Kevin Fitzpatrick
President & CEO
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