Roadway Transportation Project Manager

Benesch; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Retirement contribution

Flexible schedules

Paid time off

Parental leave

Mentorship

Job summary

Benesch in Nashville, TN, is seeking a Roadway Transportation Project Manager to join our Transportation team in Franklin or Nashville. You will lead the planning, design, and delivery of roadway projects, manage client relationships, and guide multidisciplinary teams through project delivery.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in roadway/transportation engineering, a P.E., and proven business development and leadership capabilities. Hybrid work with strong client focus and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in roadway/transportation engineering and project delivery.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) required.
• Experience managing roadway projects from planning through final delivery.
• Strong knowledge of roadway design principles and standards.
• Experience with TDOT projects and standards preferred.
• Experience with roadway design software such as OpenRoads Designer or MicroStation.
• Demonstrated ability to manage scope, schedules, budgets and resources.
• Strong client relationship management and communication skills.
• Interest or experience in business development and pursuit strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and delivery of roadway and transportation projects.
• Serve as primary client contact, building relationships and ensuring successful delivery.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, staffing, quality, and financial performance.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams, including engineers, designers, and subconsultants.
• Provide technical leadership and oversight for roadway design and projects.
• Develop and review roadway plans, specs, estimates, and reports.
• Apply TDOT, AASHTO, FHWA standards to project development.
• Identify risks, develop solutions, and address issues affecting scope or budget.
• Lead client meetings, presentations, and coordination meetings.
• Support proposals, scopes of work, fee development, and business development.
• Mentor engineers and designers; collaborate with other offices on integrated solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Budget management

Team coordination

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

OpenRoads Designer

MicroStation

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—

Roadway Transportation Project Manager

Benesch is seeking a Roadway Transportation Project Manager to join our growing Transportation team in Franklin or Nashville, Tennessee. Benesch has a strong, well-established relationship with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) and a growing portfolio of transportation work throughout the region. We are looking to add an experienced transportation professional who is interested in growing their career while helping us expand our presence and continue building strong relationships with TN transportation clients.

We are open to speaking with experienced Project Managers as well as Senior Project Engineers who are ready to take the next step in their careers and grow their project management, client relationship, and business development skills. This is an opportunity to combine strong technical roadway expertise with project leadership and client development while working alongside an experienced transportation team.

The ideal candidate is someone who wants to grow with a team, take on increasing responsibility, and play a meaningful role in the continued growth of Benesch’s transportation practice.

Location

This position offers a hybrid work schedule and can be based out of either our Franklin or Nashville, Tennessee, office.

The Impact You Will Have

• Lead the planning, design, and delivery of roadway and transportation projects from project initiation through completion.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, building and maintaining strong relationships and ensuring successful project delivery.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, staffing, quality, and overall financial performance.
• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, including engineers, designers, subconsultants, and other project partners.
• Provide technical leadership and oversight for roadway design and transportation projects.
• Develop and review roadway plans, specifications, estimates, reports, and other technical project deliverables.
• Apply knowledge of TDOT, AASHTO, FHWA, and applicable local and state transportation standards to project development and delivery.
• Identify project risks, develop solutions, and proactively address issues that could impact project scope, schedule, budget, or quality.
• Lead client meetings, project presentations, coordination meetings, and other project discussions.
• Support proposals, scopes of work, fee development, interviews, and other business development activities.
• Identify new opportunities and contribute to the growth of Benesch’s transportation practice through client relationships and professional networks.
• Develop and maintain relationships with TDOT, municipalities, counties, and other transportation agencies and industry partners.
• Represent Benesch at industry events, networking events, professional organizations, and other business development opportunities.
• Mentor and develop engineers and designers while helping build a strong and collaborative transportation team.
• Collaborate with other Benesch offices and service lines to identify opportunities and provide integrated solutions for clients.
• Contribute to the continued growth of Benesch’s Transportation team through technical expertise, project leadership, and market knowledge.

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in roadway or transportation engineering and project delivery.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) required.
• Experience managing roadway and transportation projects from planning and design through final delivery.
• Strong technical knowledge of roadway design principles, standards, and project delivery practices.
• Experience with TDOT projects and applicable TDOT standards preferred.
• Experience with roadway design software such as OpenRoads Designer, MicroStation, or similar platforms.
• Demonstrated experience managing project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, and deliverables.
• Strong client relationship management and communication skills.
• Demonstrated interest or experience in business development, client development, proposal preparation, or pursuit strategy.
• Ability to identify opportunities, develop professional relationships, and contribute to the growth of a transportation practice.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills with the ability to mentor and develop engineers and designers.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with clients, project teams, and agency representatives.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across multidisciplinary teams and offices.

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

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.

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