Roadway Project Manager

Benesch; Topeka (KS); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Generous PTO

Parental leave

Mentorship and growth opportunities

Job summary

Benesch is seeking a Roadway Project Manager for the Kansas Division to lead transportation projects and manage multi‑disciplinary teams across Kansas and Missouri offices. The role partners with DOTs, municipalities, and private clients on roadways, bridges, and multimodal improvements.

You will oversee budgets, schedules, and client relationships, mentor staff, and contribute to business development while presenting complex analyses to stakeholders. A PE license is required.

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Engineering or related field and Professional Engineering License.
• Excellent communication, written, oral, and client‑relationship skills.
• Experience presenting before elected officials, advisory boards, and conferences.
• Strong organization and leadership skills.
• Prepare technical analyses in areas such as transit plans, operational analyses, multimodal studies, modal compliance, and transit grants.
• Experience in project management, including cost control, budget control, and quality assurance/quality control.
• Manage budgeting and execution of projects, supervising staff and subcontractors.
• Ability to work independently and deliver complete, reviewable deliverables.
• Experience with public bidding processes.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a project manager on transportation projects.
• Manage project teams, budgets, and schedules.
• Mentor junior staff.
• Contribute to regional strategic growth initiatives.
• Build relationships with DOT, county, and municipal clients.
• Represent Benesch at industry and professional events.
• Identify opportunities and lead strategic project pursuits.
• Lead and collaborate with multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Present findings with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Participate in business development and marketing, including networking and proposal preparation.
• Research local/state regulations for transit planning.
• Prepare and assist with grant applications.

Skills

Project management

Roadway design

Client relationship management

Leadership

Education

B.S. in Engineering

PE license

Job description

Roadway Project Manager – Kansas Division

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 and offering exceptional bench strength. As a member of our team, you’ll have opportunities to draw from extensive resources and contribute your expertise.

We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds. If you feel underrepresented, we encourage you to apply. This is an experienced position involving exciting, challenging, and complex assignments that offer growth. The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills and experience in design of roadways, highways, and interstates. You will work on projects for State DOTs, local municipalities, and private clients on roadways, driveways, sidewalks, greenways, parks, multimodal improvements, and bridge replacements.

Location

Hybrid schedule; work from any Kansas or Missouri office: Kansas City, KS; Topeka, KS; Wichita, KS; Manhattan, KS; Lenexa, KS; or Kansas City, MO.

Key Projects Across Kansas and Missouri

• K-27 Corridor Improvements – reconstructing ~9 miles of K‑27 on a new alignment, improving safety and operational efficiency.
• US‑24 Corridor Management Plan – updating the plan to assess land use, access management, and transportation needs, guiding investment and safety improvements.
• MoDOT Southwest District STIP Planning – supporting planning and coordination of the Southwest District STIP, scoping and prioritizing highway and bridge projects.
• Marlatt Avenue Improvements – widening and reconstructing Marlatt Avenue to improve traffic flow, safety, and multimodal connectivity.
• KDOT K‑32 & 4th Street Improvements – modernizing intersection and adjacent segments to enhance traffic operations and safety.

The Impact You Will Have

• Serve as a project manager on transportation projects.
• Manage project teams, budgets, and schedules.
• Mentor junior staff.
• Contribute to regional strategic growth initiatives.
• Build relationships with DOT, county, and municipal clients.
• Represent Benesch at industry and professional events.
• Identify opportunities and lead strategic project pursuits.
• Lead and collaborate with multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Present findings with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Participate in business development and marketing, including networking and proposal preparation.
• Research local/state regulations for transit planning.
• Prepare and assist with grant applications.

What You Will Need

• B.S. Degree in Engineering or related field and Professional Engineering License.
• Excellent communication, written, oral, and client‑relationship skills.
• Experience presenting before elected officials, advisory boards, and conferences.
• Strong organization and leadership skills.
• Prepare technical analyses in areas such as transit plans, operational analyses, multimodal studies, modal compliance, and transit grants.
• Experience in project management, including cost control, budget control, and quality assurance/quality control.
• Manage budgeting and execution of projects, supervising staff and subcontractors.
• Ability to work independently and deliver complete, reviewable deliverables.
• Experience with public bidding processes.

Benefits

• Career growth with leadership development, training, and clear career paths.
• Strong financial future with up to 9% retirement contribution for benefit‑eligible employees.
• Flexible schedules supporting work‑life balance.
• Generous paid time off and parental leave for benefit‑eligible employees.
• Support beyond work through mentorship, hands‑on experience, and early impact opportunities.

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

Benesch is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for all protected groups, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. For California residents, please review additional information. Workplace discrimination is illegal.

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