Structural Group Manager

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 candidatewill 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 linesManage project teams, accountable for staffing, budget, and schedule across multiple officesContribute to local, regional, and corporate strategic growth initiatives including the expansion of bridge and structural design services within Kansas, Missouri, and our West regionDevelop and manage relationships with new and existing clientsRepresent Benesch at industry and professional engagement eventsIdentify opportunities and lead strategic project pursuitsCollaborate on regional growth strategyMentor junior and mid-level engineersWhat You Will Need Bachelor or Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or related disciplineProfessional Engineer licensure in Kansas and/or MissouriProven experience working with the KDOT/MoDOT (Staff Bridge), various KDOT/MoDOT Divisions, and/or local agenciesExperience, desired but not required, in alternative delivery of projects including design-build, CMGC, and other delivery methodsExperience, desired but not required, with providing bridge inspection servicesExperience 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 phaseExperience developing scope of service documents and accompanying man hour budgetsProgressive experience working directly with clients developing relationships, with proven ability to win workExcellent communication, business development, project management, and client relation skillsStrong communication, organization, and leadership skills with a track record for understanding and adhering to contractual requirementsAbility to lead, manage, mentor, and grow a dynamic teamStrong understanding of project financials and reporting; maintaining compliance with Division and Project financial objectives including Chargeability, Profit, OverheadParticipate in local civic and professional organizations such as the chamber of commerce, ACEC, ASCE, NSPE to promote the CompanyExperience with asset management principles and structural applications for private and public clienteleAbility to write and prepare effective and efficient project proposals and non-technical documentsExperience with value engineering principles and applications as it pertains to structural designExperience with Deltek Software/Suite and ability to run reports for management responsibilitiesReview and assess professional services contracts and other project-related documentation to identify and minimize company risk or liabilityAbility to identify contract issues or key points to ensure compliance with company policy, laws, and regulations#LI-OS1Why 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 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 & Accessibility At Benesch, we believe great work starts with great people and that means creating a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents linkedhere.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.Know your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is IllegalWe will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is found.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 emailingTalentAcquisition@benesch.com. 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