Hybrid Roadway Project Manager – DOT & Multimodal Lead

Benesch; Topeka (KS); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Generous PTO

Parental leave

Mentorship and growth opportunities

Job summary

Benesch is seeking a Roadway Project Manager for the Kansas Division to lead transportation projects and manage multi‑disciplinary teams across Kansas and Missouri offices. The role partners with DOTs, municipalities, and private clients on roadways, bridges, and multimodal improvements.

You will oversee budgets, schedules, and client relationships, mentor staff, and contribute to business development while presenting complex analyses to stakeholders. A PE license is required.

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Engineering or related field and Professional Engineering License.
• Excellent communication, written, oral, and client‑relationship skills.
• Experience presenting before elected officials, advisory boards, and conferences.
• Strong organization and leadership skills.
• Prepare technical analyses in areas such as transit plans, operational analyses, multimodal studies, modal compliance, and transit grants.
• Experience in project management, including cost control, budget control, and quality assurance/quality control.
• Manage budgeting and execution of projects, supervising staff and subcontractors.
• Ability to work independently and deliver complete, reviewable deliverables.
• Experience with public bidding processes.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a project manager on transportation projects.
• Manage project teams, budgets, and schedules.
• Mentor junior staff.
• Contribute to regional strategic growth initiatives.
• Build relationships with DOT, county, and municipal clients.
• Represent Benesch at industry and professional events.
• Identify opportunities and lead strategic project pursuits.
• Lead and collaborate with multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Present findings with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Participate in business development and marketing, including networking and proposal preparation.
• Research local/state regulations for transit planning.
• Prepare and assist with grant applications.

Skills

Project management

Roadway design

Client relationship management

Leadership

Education

B.S. in Engineering

PE license

Job description

Benesch is seeking a Roadway Project Manager for the Kansas Division to lead transportation projects and manage multi‑disciplinary teams across Kansas and Missouri offices. The role partners with DOTs, municipalities, and private clients on roadways, bridges, and multimodal improvements.

You will oversee budgets, schedules, and client relationships, mentor staff, and contribute to business development while presenting complex analyses to stakeholders. A PE license is required.