Roadway Project Manager

Alfred Benesch & Company; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Manager/Roadway Lead to join their Civil Roadway team in Pittsburgh. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead engineering projects, manage client relationships, and mentor junior engineers. You'll be part of a collaborative environment that values diverse backgrounds and promotes professional growth. With a hybrid work schedule, you can balance your professional and personal life while contributing to impactful infrastructure projects. If you have a passion for civil engineering and a commitment to excellence, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Time Benefits

Retirement Planning Tools

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 10-12 years relevant experience in civil engineering projects.
• Experience in project management for highways and local roads.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage small to medium highways and local roads engineering projects.
• Serve as the primary client liaison to complete projects successfully.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management

Organizational Skills

Marketing Experience

Education

B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering

Licensed PE in PA

Master's Degree in Engineering or Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bentley (MicroStation, Open Roads)

Job description

Simply Put, A Great Place to Work

Benesch is a growing, multi-disciplined planning, engineering, and professional services firm. We enhance infrastructure and communities across the country - creating spaces and providing connections in ways that make a difference.

We pride ourselves on being nimble enough to remain responsive to client needs yet large enough to offer exceptional bench strength. As a member of our team, you'll have an opportunity to draw from those resources when you need them and, likewise, contribute your expertise when you have something to share.

At Benesch, we are looking for candidates with varied backgrounds and worldviews. We are committed to offering an inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Statistics show that women and underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for a position if they don't meet 100% of the qualifications. If this statement resonates with you, don't be so hard on yourself-apply for the job!

Highway/Roadway Project Manager

We have an exciting career opportunity for a Project Manager/Roadway Lead with our Civil Roadway team in the Pittsburgh Office. As a project manager and/or engineering roadway task lead, you will actively participate in pre-marketing and project pursuits, build, and maintain client relationships, staff projects, manage design efforts, QA/QC, monitor projects, report progress, and keep up to date with the industry by attending conferences and actively participating in industry organizations.

Location

This position will have a hybrid work schedule and, when in the office, will work from our Pittsburgh, PA office.

The Impact You Will Have

• Plan and manage all aspects of small to medium highways and local roads engineering projects or be a task lead on complex multi-disciplinary transportation projects


• Plan and prepare scope of services/fee proposals


• Independently coordinate work of engineers and designers and balance staffing needs throughout entire project's development


• Support marketing efforts, including identifying potential opportunities and supporting pursuit proposal and interview efforts


• Support the growth and development of transportation engineers, EITs and designers through mentoring and project assignments


• Plan and monitor workload needs throughout the entire project development to fully meet project needs


• Serve as the primary client liaison to successfully complete a project to the client's satisfaction and build effective client relationships


• Proactively track financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust work efforts with the team as needed to provide on-schedule and on-budget project delivery


• Work with Branch Manager, Group Managers, Project Managers for project reviews

What We Are Looking For

• B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering


• Licensed PE in the state of PA or planning to obtain licensure within one year


• Minimum of 10-12 years relevant experience


• Minimum of 4 years of task lead/project management experience for highways and local roads engineering projects


• Demonstrated leadership skills


• Strong communication and coordination skills


• Microsoft Office experience


• Strong organizational skills with a track record for adhering to design budgets and schedules


• Ability to work independently and develop task deliverables in a complete and reviewable manner


• Experience in marketing including preparing presentations and technical proposals


• Experience in pursuit and development of alternative delivery projects


• PennDOT and local agency experience and relationships


• Model-based digital delivery experience in Bentley (MicroStation, Open Roads)


• Master's degree in engineering and/or business a plus

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Professional Development

• Opportunities for management and leadership development at all levels, including executive coaching and leadership development for Team Leaders, Group Managers, Division Managers, and Executive Leaders


• Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses


• Ongoing professional development through resources like Red Vector, LinkedIn Learning, technical team meetings, knowledge-sharing training sessions


• Personalized training and career development plans with your manager


• Funding for training, committee work, professional organization memberships, and licenses/certifications


• Support for active participation in professional organizations to foster leadership and community engagement

Retirement Benefits

• Access to valuable retirement planning tools, education, and individual meetings with plan advisors at no charge


• Potential for Benesch to contribute up to 9% of your gross compensation to your retirement plan (5% profit-sharing contribution to your 401(k) plan, regardless of your own contributions & 80% match on your contributions, up to a maximum company contribution of 4%)

Work/Life Balance

• Flexible work schedules and hours, including work-from-home options (dependent on the role)


• Generous Paid Time Benefits (PTB) that increase with your career


• Immediate use of annual PTB; no accrual needed with the ability to bundle time-off plans for extended vacations or life events


• Ten days of paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement

Employee Engagement

• At Benesch, we encourage our team members to extend their impact beyond their core responsibilities. Join our employee resource groups and committees to enhance your work-life balance and contribute to our community-focused initiatives. We support a variety of programs including community service, student scholarships, and matching gift opportunities, reflecting our commitment to a vibrant and diverse workplace.

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