Project Manager - Railroad Civil Track Design

Benesch Alfred & Co; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Up to 9% retirement contribution

Generous paid time off

Parental leave for benefit-eligible employees

Job summary

Benesch Alfred & Co is seeking a Project Manager for the Civil Track team to lead complex rail infrastructure projects. This role involves managing client relationships and mentoring engineering staff while supporting business development initiatives.

The ideal candidate will be a Licensed Professional Engineer with a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and 12+ years of industry experience, particularly in rail track design. This position allows for hybrid flexibility and values diversity in hiring.

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer.
• 12+ years of industry experience, with at least 8 years focused on rail track design.
• Demonstrated ability to review engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Lead railroad track design and infrastructure projects.
• Manage scope, schedule, and budget for high-quality delivery.
• Mentor and guide engineering staff from junior to senior levels.
• Build client relationships and support proposal development.

Skills

Strong client-facing experience

Proficiency with MicroStation and Inroads or OpenRoads or OpenRail

Experience managing scope, schedule, and budget

Ability to lead technical staff

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

Inroads

OpenRoads

OpenRail

Job description

Benesch is a growing, multi‑disciplined planning, engineering, and professional services firm that enhances infrastructure and communities across the country. We pride ourselves on being nimble enough to remain responsive to client needs while large enough to offer exceptional bench strength.

We are looking for candidates with varied backgrounds and worldviews. We are committed to an inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

Join the growing Civil Track team within the national Railroad Division where you will help lead complex rail infrastructure projects that are shaping the transportation network across the country.

As a Project Manager for the Civil Track team, you will lead multidisciplinary rail projects, manage key client relationships, mentor engineering staff, and support business development efforts that help grow Benesch’s rail presence. Approximately 25% of this role focuses on relationship building, proposals, and market growth.

Location

This position offers hybrid flexibility in the following offices that support Railroad Track operations and business development: Omaha, NE; Milwaukee, WI; Chicago, IL; Naperville, IL; Charlotte, NC; Raleigh, NC. Fully remote arrangements may be considered for highly experienced candidates, though in‑office collaboration is preferred when managing direct team members.

The Impact You Will Have

• Lead railroad track design and infrastructure projects from planning through design and into construction support
• Manage scope, schedule, and budget while ensuring high‑quality delivery. Serve as a seller‑doer by building client relationships, identifying opportunities, and supporting proposal development
• Collaborate with Project Managers and Group Leaders across the national Railroad Division to balance resources and workload
• Mentor and guide engineering staff ranging from junior engineers to senior technical professionals
• Support major railroad clients while helping expand relationships with short‑line and regional railroads
• Represent Benesch at industry events, conferences, and client meetings

What We Are Looking For

• Licensed Professional Engineer
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
• 12+ years of industry experience with at least 8 years focused on rail track design
• Proficiency with MicroStation and Inroads or OpenRoads or OpenRail
• Experience managing scope, schedule, and budget on complex projects
• Strong client‑facing experience with established industry relationships
• Experience supporting or leading proposal development
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical staff and review engineering drawings

Benesch is an equal opportunity employer committed to a professional, inclusive, and compliant workplace. We follow all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, including those related to non‑discrimination, pay transparency, and equal opportunity for protected groups such as veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Benefits

• Career growth that’s real with leadership development, training, and clear paths forward
• Strong financial future with up to 9% retirement contribution for benefit‑eligible employees
• Flexibility that works with schedules that support your life
• Time to recharge with generous paid time off and parental leave for benefit‑eligible employees
• Support beyond work through mentorship, hands‑on experience, and opportunities to make an impact from day one

Whether you’re starting your career or bringing years of experience, you’ll have the support and exposure to grow here.

Benesch firmly commits to Equal Employment Opportunity and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants in all protected groups, including veterans and individuals with disabilities, or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

Benesch is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with a physical disability or other impairment. If you are limited in your ability or are unable to access Benesch's Careers website due to a physical disability or other impairment, you may request a reasonable accommodation by emailing [e-mail]. This option is only available to those in need of an accommodation due to a disability or other impairment.