Senior Project Manager

Simply Put, A Great Place to WorkBenesch 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 Senior Project ManagerBenesch is seeking to hire a Senior Project Manager to join the Roadway Design team in Raleigh! In this position, you'll hold a management position with guidance from senior leadership. This role entails supervising staff, mentoring their technical skills, and contributing to project management on NCDOT projects and beyond.LocationThis position will work in our Raleigh office on a hybrid work schedule.The Impact You Will HaveProvide guidance and direction in technical project elements, ensuring the accuracy and effectiveness of analyses and designs, thereby enhancing project outcomes and client satisfactionCommunicate technical progress and issues to Project Managers promptly, facilitating informed decision-making and proactive problem-solving, ultimately contributing to project efficiency and successTrain and mentor staff, imparting technical knowledge and skills and fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth within the teamPerform, review, and manage technical analyses and designs, ensuring completeness and compliance with quality standards, thereby mitigating risks and ensuring project integrityAssist with business development and proposal development, leveraging technical expertise to secure new opportunities and drive company growthServe as a Subject Matter Expert on projects, providing specialized knowledge and insights to optimize project outcomes and deliver added value to clientsShare knowledge to enhance organizational learning and performance, facilitating continuous improvement and innovation across projects and teamsWhat You Will NeedBachelor’s degree in a related fieldProfessional Engineering license in NCPrevious NCDOT project experience and understanding of NCDOT processes and procedures preferredShowcase strong analytical and problem-solving skills, enabling efficient decision-making and resolution of complex technical challengesDemonstrate effective oral and written communication skills to interface with stakeholders, fostering clear and transparent communication channels and promoting collaborationPossess strong verbal and written communication skills, facilitating clear and concise interactions with clients, team members, and stakeholdersWhy BeneschIt’s simple. We invest in our people, not just our projects.Career growth that’s real with leadership development, training, and clear paths forwardStrong financial future with up to 9% retirement contribution for benefit-eligible employeesFlexibility that works with schedules that support your lifeTime to recharge with generous paid time off and parental leave for benefit-eligible employeesSupport beyond work through mentorship, hands-on experience, and opportunities to make an impact from day oneWhether you’re starting your career or bringing years of experience, you’ll have the support and exposure to grow here.Explore our full benefits here: Click hereEqual Opportunity & AccessibilityAt 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 TalentAcquisition@benesch.com. 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.If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents linked here.Know your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is found.External Recruiters and Staffing AgenciesBenesch 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. 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