Roadway Project Manager

Benesch; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership development

Retirement contribution up to 9%

Flexible schedules

Generous paid time off and parental le

Parental leave for benefit-eligible

Job summary

Benesch, a multi‑discipline planning, engineering, and professional services firm, seeks a Roadway Project Manager for our North Carolina transportation practice in Raleigh. This full‑time hybrid role balances in‑office collaboration with remote work while delivering major roadway and interstate projects across the region.

You will lead projects, manage scope, budget and schedule, and coordinate with leadership to grow the practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• North Carolina Professional Engineer license, or ability to obtain through reciprocity
• 12+ years of progressive roadway, highway, and/or interstate design experience
• Demonstrated success leading transportation projects through all phases of delivery
• Strong project management skills, including scope, budget, schedule, and QA/QC oversight
• Excellent communication and client relationship management abilities

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of roadway, highway, and interstate projects across North Carolina.
• Collaborate with division leadership and technical experts to grow the transportation practice and position Benesch for long‑term success in North Carolina.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Client relationship management

Leadership

QA/QC oversight

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

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!

Roadway Project Manager

At Benesch, we design the infrastructure that keeps communities connected and moving forward. As our North Carolina transportation practice continues to grow, we’re looking for an experienced Roadway Project Manager to help lead the delivery of transformative roadway, highway, and interstate projects across the region.

This is an opportunity to join a collaborative, high-performing team delivering critical transportation solutions for NCDOT, local municipalities, and private-sector clients — while helping shape the future growth of our transportation practice in North Carolina. Some of our current and most recent projects include:

• NCDOT I-40 CMGC – Delivering complex, high-value improvements along one of the state’s busiest corridors through innovative CMGC collaboration
• Cary Pavement Projects - Supporting sustainable community growth through strategic pavement improvements that strengthen mobility and extend roadway life

Location

This full-time hybrid position is based out of our Raleigh office, with a flexible schedule that balances in-office collaboration and remote work.

The Leadership Influence You’ll Have

This role offers more than project management responsibility — it provides the opportunity to influence how transportation infrastructure is planned and delivered across the region.

You’ll work alongside division leadership and technical experts to help grow our transportation practice, shape client strategy, and position Benesch for long‑term success in North Carolina’s evolving infrastructure landscape.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• North Carolina Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain through reciprocity
• 12+ years of progressive roadway, highway, and/or interstate design experience
• Demonstrated success leading transportation projects through all phases of delivery
• Strong project management skills, including scope, budget, schedule, and QA/QC oversight
• Excellent communication and client relationship management abilities

Preferred Experience

• Experience delivering projects for NCDOT
• Familiarity with public‑sector procurement and bidding processes
• Business development and proposal leadership exposure
• Experience mentoring technical staff and contributing to team growth

Why Benesch

It’s simple. We invest in our people, not just our projects.

• 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.

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Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

At Benesch, we believe great work starts with great people and that means creating a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

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. Please do not use this as an alternative method for general inquiries or status on applications, as you will not receive a response. Reasonable requests will be responded to as soon as possible on a case‑by‑case basis.

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We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is found.

External Recruiters and Staffing Agencies

Benesch shall have no obligation to compensate any external recruiter or search firm for candidate submissions made without a valid, current, and fully executed agreement. Submission of candidate information does not establish entitlement to a fee.

All recruiting activity must be coordinated and authorized through the Benesch Talent Acquisition team. Please direct all communications to [e-mail]