Hybrid Roadway Transportation Project Manager

Benesch; Franklin (VA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

9% retirement contribution

Flexible schedule

Paid time off & parental leave

Job summary

Benesch is seeking a Roadway Transportation Project Manager to join our Transportation team in Franklin or Nashville, Tennessee. This role offers a hybrid work schedule and can be based out of either office.

The ideal candidate leads planning, design, and delivery of roadway projects, builds strong client relationships, and mentors engineers while expanding our transportation practice with TDOT-focused work.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in roadway or transportation engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) required.
• Experience managing project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, and deliverables.
• Strong client relationship management and communication skills.
• Demonstrated interest or experience in business development, client development, proposal preparation, or pursuit strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and delivery of roadway and transportation projects from project initiation through completion.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, building and maintaining strong relationships and ensuring successful project delivery.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, staffing, quality, and overall financial performance.
• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, including engineers, designers, subconsultants, and other project partners.
• Provide technical leadership and oversight for roadway design and transportation projects.
• Develop and review roadway plans, specifications, estimates, reports, and other technical project deliverables.
• Apply knowledge of TDOT, AASHTO, FHWA, and applicable local and state transportation standards to project development and delivery.
• Identify project risks, develop solutions, and proactively address issues that could impact project scope, schedule, budget or quality.
• Lead client meetings, project presentations, coordination meetings, and other project discussions.
• Support proposals, scopes of work, fee development, interviews, and other business development activities.
• Identify new opportunities and contribute to the growth of Benesch’s transportation practice through client relationships and professional networks.
• Develop and maintain relationships with TDOT, municipalities, counties, and other transportation agencies and industry partners.
• Represent Benesch at industry events, networking events, professional organizations, and other business development opportunities.
• Mentor and develop engineers and designers while helping build a strong and collaborative transportation team.
• Collaborate with other Benesch offices and service lines to identify opportunities and provide integrated solutions for clients.
• Contribute to the continued growth of Benesch’s Transportation team through technical expertise, project leadership, and market knowledge.

Skills

Project leadership

Client relationships

Communication

Mentoring

Business development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

OpenRoads Designer

MicroStation

Job description

Benesch is seeking a Roadway Transportation Project Manager to join our Transportation team in Franklin or Nashville, Tennessee. This role offers a hybrid work schedule and can be based out of either office.

The ideal candidate leads planning, design, and delivery of roadway projects, builds strong client relationships, and mentors engineers while expanding our transportation practice with TDOT-focused work.