Remote Railroad Public Projects Manager

Benesch; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Leadership development

9% retirement contribution

Flexible schedules

Paid time off and parental leave

Mentorship and hands-on experience

Job summary

Benesch is seeking a Railroad Public Projects Manager to oversee railroad public projects within a dynamic team. You will work under the Group Manager, coordinating with other Project Managers to manage scope, cost, and schedules across multiple states.

The role offers growth through training and hands-on experience in a specialized railroad practice, with a strong emphasis on collaboration with government sponsors and sub-consultants. Remote options are available for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication, interpersonal skills, and aptitude with MS Office, PDF, and other productivity software.
• Excellent project management skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• BS in Civil Engineering is preferred, any engineering degree is required.
• Leadership skills and ability to take ownership of assigned projects.
• Strong preference for geographic location in the Midwestern States. This position can be Remote / Work-From-Home unless geographically located near a Benesch office, then-candidate can choose office, remote or a hybrid work plan
• Experience leading projects within multiple states and successfully progressing projects through the preliminary engineering phase into the construction phase.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of railroad and highway infrastructure projects preferred.
• Knowledge of DOT project management processes, phasing, regulatory rules, and preferred.
• Proficient in collaborating with local and state agency project sponsors.

Responsibilities

• Provide railroad project management services and work with various local and state government agency project sponsors.
• Review and handle initial project requests from local and state government agencies, citizens, consultants, and developers that may impact railroad property/right of way.
• Report and communicate with the owning railroad’s managers and manage cost-effective coordination.
• Review project work plans in collaboration with team members with other areas of expertise and Agency designers.
• Manage project updates, implementation of new processes, and continued maintenance of project databases.
• Monitor project budget, scope, and schedule estimates.
• Coordinate inspection and construction monitoring requirements with the field personnel.
• Perform project reporting and other project file-related practices.
• Travel to various railroad site locations as needed/desired. (90% office, 10% travel)
• Oversee day-to-day operations and maintain up-to-date records.
• Prepare and review project correspondence and reports.
• Schedule and conduct project meetings with internal and external project stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain positive client relationships.
• Coordinate work with sub-consultants and assist with agreements.Assist in contract negotiations and conflict resolution.Complete necessary project initiation and compliance forms.Verify invoices and prepare contract compliance support.Ensure compliance with quality guidelines and procedures.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Leadership

MS Office proficiency

Collaboration with agencies

Multistate project experience

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

Engineering degree (any)

Tools

DOT processes

Job description

Benesch is seeking a Railroad Public Projects Manager to oversee railroad public projects within a dynamic team. You will work under the Group Manager, coordinating with other Project Managers to manage scope, cost, and schedules across multiple states.

The role offers growth through training and hands-on experience in a specialized railroad practice, with a strong emphasis on collaboration with government sponsors and sub-consultants. Remote options are available for qualified candidates.