Structural Group Manager

Benesch; Overland Park (KS); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 9% retirement contribution

Generous paid time off

Mentorship and hands-on experience

Job summary

Benesch, a leading planning and engineering firm, is hiring a Structural Group Manager for their Kansas/Missouri Division. The role includes managing a diverse structural engineering group and developing client relationships for projects involving structural replacements and inspections.

This position offers a hybrid work schedule and requires a licensed Professional Engineer with extensive experience in public agency service. Join us to make a meaningful impact while living a balanced life.

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer in Kansas and/or Missouri.
• Extensive experience managing and developing client relationships.
• Strong understanding of project financials and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Kansas/Missouri Division Structural Engineering Group.
• Develop relationships with new and existing clients.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers.

Skills

Project management

Client development

Structural engineering

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor or Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

Deltek Software/Suite

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!

Structural Group Manager

We have a career opportunity to hire an experienced Structures Group Manager in our Kansas/Missouri Division. This position offers opportunities to work with local agencies and DOTs on a variety of complex structures projects involving structural replacement design, bridge inspection, and associated rehabilitation and repairs. In addition to horizontal structural design, the position provides opportunity to work on vertical design projects as well with public and private clients.

The most successful candidate will be a licensed Professional Engineer and have significant experience in client development and pursuing, managing, designing, and providing structural engineering services for public agencies, including DOTs, counties, and municipalities. As a Group Manager, team building, and management are also essential requirements. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic and motivated to begin assuming staff management, client management and client development responsibilities.

Location

This position will have a hybrid work schedule and, when in the office, will work from any of our Kansas/Missouri offices. This includes Kansas City, KS, Topeka, KS, Wichita, KS, Manhattan, KS, Lenexa, KS, or Kansas City, MO.

The Impact You Will Have

• Manage and grow the Kansas/Missouri Division Structural Engineering Group, including the design, inspection, and rehabilitation service lines
• Manage project teams, accountable for staffing, budget, and schedule across multiple offices
• Contribute to local, regional, and corporate strategic growth initiatives including the expansion of bridge and structural design services within Kansas, Missouri, and our West region
• Develop and manage relationships with new and existing clients
• Represent Benesch at industry and professional engagement events
• Identify opportunities and lead strategic project pursuits
• Collaborate on regional growth strategy
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers

What You Will Need

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or related discipline
• Professional Engineer licensure in Kansas and/or Missouri
• Proven experience working with the KDOT/MoDOT (Staff Bridge), various KDOT/MoDOT Divisions, and/or local agencies
• Experience, desired but not required, in alternative delivery of projects including design-build, CMGC, and other delivery methods
• Experience, desired but not required, with providing bridge inspection services
• Experience with writing and preparing technical reports associated with structural and other civil engineering disciplines which may be a deliverable during a feasibility, conceptual or discovery phase
• Experience developing scope of service documents and accompanying man hour budgets
• Progressive experience working directly with clients developing relationships, with proven ability to win work
• Excellent communication, business development, project management, and client relation skills
• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills with a track record for understanding and adhering to contractual requirements
• Ability to lead, manage, mentor, and grow a dynamic team
• Strong understanding of project financials and reporting; maintaining compliance with Division and Project financial objectives including Chargeability, Profit, Overhead
• Participate in local civic and professional organizations such as the chamber of commerce, ACEC, ASCE, NSPE to promote the Company
• Experience with asset management principles and structural applications for private and public clientele
• Ability to write and prepare effective and efficient project proposals and non-technical documents
• Experience with value engineering principles and applications as it pertains to structural design
• Experience with Deltek Software/Suite and ability to run reports for management responsibilities
• Review and assess professional services contracts and other project-related documentation to identify and minimize company risk or liability
• Ability to identify contract issues or key points to ensure compliance with company policy, laws, and regulations

Why Benesch

• 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.

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.