Project Manager - Railroad Civil Track Design

Alfred Benesch & Company; United States; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Alfred Benesch & Company is seeking a Project Manager for their Civil Track team, focusing on leading rail infrastructure projects across the United States. This role requires 12+ years of industry experience and a valid Professional Engineering license, with an emphasis on rail track design.

The position allows for hybrid flexibility, with office locations in Omaha, Milwaukee, Chicago, Naperville, Charlotte, and Raleigh. A strong track record in project management and proficiency with MicroStation are essential.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of industry experience, with 8+ years in rail track design.
• Experience managing scope, schedule, and budget for complex projects.
• Proven ability to lead technical staff and review engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Lead railroad track design and infrastructure projects.
• Manage scope, schedule, and budget while ensuring high-quality delivery.
• Mentor and guide engineering staff from junior to senior levels.

Skills

Licensed Professional Engineer

Client-facing experience

Project management

MicroStation proficiency

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. We enhance infrastructure and communities across the country.

Project Manager – Railroad Civil Track Design

Join the growing Civil Track team within the national Railroad Division at Benesch, where you will help lead complex rail infrastructure projects that are shaping and expanding transportation networks across the country. This team delivers high impact work ranging from mainline and corridor track improvements to rail yard and terminal expansions, siding extensions, industrial track programs, and fast‑paced design‑build initiatives supporting both freight and commuter rail operations nationwide. This role will support projects similar to Metra's $100M UPRR West Line 3rd Main Track expansion program, which includes the addition of 7.8 miles of third mainline track through Chicago's western suburbs. Project exposure may include multidisciplinary coordination tied to track design, bridge and retaining wall improvements, grading and drainage, station and parking lot reconstruction, roadway and waterway crossings, permitting, and right‑of‑way activities. 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. This is more than a delivery role. It is an opportunity to help shape a high‑performing rail team while supporting major freight and passenger rail clients. With a strong backlog and rising demand, this position is critical to advancing project delivery, expanding client partnerships, and driving long‑term growth.

Location

This position offers hybrid flexibility in the following offices: 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

Pay Range

$110,000 – $180,000 USD

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

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. This includes adhering to regulations related to equal employment opportunity, non‑discrimination, pay transparency, and any other legislation relevant to the jurisdictions in which we operate.

Benesch is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) 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. Reasonable requests will be responded to as soon as possible on a case‑by‑case basis.

If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents.

Know your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal