[Remote] Project Manager - Railroad Civil Track Design
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Benesch is a growing, multi-disciplined planning, engineering, and professional services firm enhancing infrastructure and communities across the country. They are seeking a Project Manager for the Civil Track team to lead complex rail infrastructure projects, manage client relationships, mentor engineering staff, and support business development efforts.
Responsibilities
- Lead railroad track design and infrastructure projects from planning through design and into construction support
- Manage scope, schedule, and budget while ensuring high-quality delivery. Serve as a seller-doer by building client relationships, identifying opportunities, and supporting proposal development
- Collaborate with Project Managers and Group Leaders across the national Railroad Division to balance resources and workload
- Mentor and guide engineering staff ranging from junior engineers to senior technical professionals
- Support major railroad clients while helping expand relationships with short-line and regional railroads
- Represent Benesch at industry events, conferences, and client meetings
Skills
- Licensed Professional Engineer
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
- 12+ years of industry experience with at least 8 years focused on rail track design
- Proficiency with MicroStation and Inroads or OpenRoads or OpenRail
- Experience managing scope, schedule, and budget on complex projects
- Strong client-facing experience with established industry relationships
- Experience supporting or leading proposal development
- Demonstrated ability to lead technical staff and review engineering drawings
Benefits
- Up to 9% retirement contribution for benefit-eligible employees
- Flexibility that works with schedules that support your life
- Generous paid time off and parental leave for benefit-eligible employees
- Mentorship, hands-on experience, and opportunities to make an impact from day one
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