Railroad Public Projects Manager - Civil

6 days ago

🌵 Arizona – Remote

Although this job is listed in Arizona, this company may be open to hiring remote in other states.

🏄 California – Remote

Although this job is listed in California, this company may be open to hiring remote in other states.

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

👔 Manager

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Benesch is a multidisciplinary company dedicated to improving infrastructure and community spaces nationwide. Founded in 1946, Benesch leverages the expertise of environmental scientists, engineers, planners, and more to provide innovative solutions for complex infrastructure challenges. The company's practice areas include transportation, aviation, bridges, railroads, roadways, transit, community planning, environmental and water resources, among others. Benesch is committed to enhancing connections and spaces in both public and private sectors while balancing social, economic, and environmental needs. Enhancing accessibility, safeguarding natural resources, and integrating cutting-edge technology are pivotal aspects of their approach.

501 - 1000 employees

🚗 Transport

📋 Description

• Provide railroad project management services and work with various local and state government agency project sponsors. • Review and handle initial project requests from local and state government agencies, citizens, consultants, and developers that may impact railroad property/right of way. • Report and communicate with the owning railroad’s managers and manage cost-effective coordination. • Review project work plans in collaboration with team members with other areas of expertise and Agency designers. • Manage project updates, implementation of new processes, and continued maintenance of project databases. • Monitor project budget, scope, and schedule estimates. • Coordinate inspection and construction monitoring requirements with the field personnel. • Perform project reporting and other project file-related practices. • Travel to various railroad site locations as needed/desired. (90% office, 10% travel). • Oversee day-to-day operations and maintain up-to-date records. • Prepare and review project correspondence and reports. • Schedule and conduct project meetings with internal and external project stakeholders. • Establish and maintain positive client relationships. • Coordinate work with sub-consultants and assist with agreements. • Assist in contract negotiations and conflict resolution. • Complete necessary project initiation and compliance forms. • Verify invoices and prepare contract compliance support. • Ensure compliance with quality guidelines and procedures.

🎯 Requirements

• Excellent written and oral communication, interpersonal skills, and aptitude with MS Office, PDF, and other productivity software. • Excellent project management skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. • BS in Civil Engineering preferred, any engineering degree required. • Leadership skills and ability to take ownership of assigned projects. • Strong preference for geographic location in California or Arizona, but not required. This position can be Remote / Work-From-Home unless geographically located near a Benesch office, then candidate can choose office, remote or a hybrid work plan. • Experience leading projects within multiple states and successfully progressing projects through the preliminary engineering phase into the construction phase. • Strong knowledge and understanding of railroad and highway infrastructure projects preferred. • Knowledge of DOT project management processes, phasing, regulatory rules, and preferred. • Proficient in collaborating with local and state agency project sponsors.

🏖️ Benefits

• Opportunities for management and leadership development at all levels, including executive coaching and leadership development for Team Leaders, Group Managers, Division Managers, and Executive Leaders. • Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses. • Ongoing professional development through resources like Red Vector, LinkedIn Learning, technical team meetings, knowledge-sharing training sessions. • Personalized training and career development plans with your manager. • Funding for training, committee work, professional organization memberships, and licenses/certifications. • Support for active participation in professional organizations to foster leadership and community engagement. • Access to valuable retirement planning tools, education, and individual meetings with plan advisors at no charge. • Potential for Benesch to contribute up to 9% of your gross compensation to your retirement plan (5% profit-sharing contribution to your 401(k) plan, regardless of your own contributions & 80% match on your contributions, up to a maximum company contribution of 4%). • Flexible work schedules and hours, including work-from-home options (dependent on the role). • Generous Paid Time Benefits (PTB) that increase with your career. • Immediate use of annual PTB; no accrual needed with the ability to bundle time-off plans for extended vacations or life events. • Ten days of paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement. • At Benesch, we encourage our team members to extend their impact beyond their core responsibilities. Join our employee resource groups and committees to enhance your work-life balance and contribute to our community-focused initiatives. We support a variety of programs including community service, student scholarships, and matching gift opportunities, reflecting our commitment to a vibrant and diverse workplace.