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Civil Project Manager

Benesch

Milwaukee, WI; Neenah, WI; Madison, WI Posted 30+ days ago
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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! ---------------------------------------- CIVIL PROJECT MANAGER We have a unique career opportunity for a civil/highway engineer with a track record of successful WisDOT project experience. Our Wisconsin office specializes in roadway and bridges, traffic engineering, water and wastewater services and public involvement and provide exceptional services to the WisDOT as well as several municipal local agencies. This person will play a key role in the growth of our WI operations and must be comfortable leading business development efforts as well as executing project work.  LOCATION This role will be located in the Milwaukee, Neenah, or Madison office.  THE IMPACT YOU WILL HAVE * Serve as Project Manager on transportation projects * Create and execute project work plans * Manage project teams, accountable for budget and schedule * Coordinate with all disciplines internally and externally with subconsultants * Manage & Mentor junior staff * Contribute to Division strategic growth initiatives * Champion relationships with key clients, including WisDOT * Represent Benesch at industry and professional engagement events * Ability to identify opportunities and lead strategic project pursuits * Collaborate on regional growth strategy * Leadership track potential ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES * Provide direct supervision and overall leadership for assigned projects, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and client needs. * Assume ownership of project financials, optimizing resource allocation and budget management to maximize profitability and client satisfaction. * Develop project scope, schedule, and budget, integrating them into work plans to streamline project execution and enhance efficiency. * Identify necessary resources and effectively delegate staff duties and responsibilities, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment. * Resolve scope, schedule, and budget discrepancies with Group Manager and client, maintaining positive relationships and enhancing client satisfaction. * Check and sign off on deliverables, ensuring completeness and adherence to quality standards, thus enhancing project outcomes and client trust. * Ensure compliance with project and company safety guidelines, mitigating risks and safeguarding project integrity and reputation. * Track lessons learned and share insights with team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. * Assist with Professional Development Plans for staff, nurturing talent and fostering a high-performance team culture. * Contribute to proposal development, leveraging project successes to secure new opportunities and drive company growth. WHAT YOU WILL NEED * BSCE or related discipline * Registered Wisconsin Professional Engineer * Minimum of 10 years of design experience including managing projects * Experience working on WisDOT projects * Seller/Doer mentality * A track record of adhering to design budgets and project schedules * Excellent communication and client relation skills ---------------------------------------- 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 Whether 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 here    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 [email protected]. 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 AGENCIES Benesch 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. Please direct all communications to [email protected]

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