Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager We have a career opportunity for a Sr. Project Manager, with a proven track record of successfully managing a broad range of complex projects. In this role, you will both self-perform and direct project teams in the planning and design of transportation projects, as well as play an important role in managing client relationships. You will also contribute to strategic initiatives that drive the growth of our new office. Ideally, our candidate would be a seller-doer who has a strong transportation background. This is a senior-level position in the firm, requiring at least 10 years of growth-oriented experience, with the right combination of professional and leadership skills that we can build an office around, effective at balancing technical project management, business development, and people. Benesch is a privately held company with all shares owned by key employees throughout the company. Whether you are in a larger town or a more rural area, we encourage you to apply and join us in this exciting expansion. Location This position offers flexibility within the Western Slope of Colorado. Benesch is expanding our Colorado division, and we welcome candidates from diverse areas including but not limited to Grand Junction, Glenwood Springs, Durango, and beyond. The Impact You Will Have Immediate contribution to contracted backlog Developing junior staff providing design and construction phase services Manage scope, schedule, budgets, and resources for multiple projects Contribute to local, regional, and corporate strategic growth initiatives Assemble competent project communications, including meeting minutes, technical documents, and reports Assume responsibility for assigned design calculation files, assuring adequate independent QC reviews Develop and oversee task work plans for Engineers, Designers, Inspectors and Technologists What You Will Need BS in Civil Engineering or similar degree required PE License Minimum 10+ years of relevant experience; CDOT and/or Western Slope local agency experience is a plus Ability to work effectively in a team environment Strong understanding and familiarity with project delivery Progressive experience working directly with clients developing relationships, with proven ability to win work Excellent leadership, communication, business development, project management, and client relation skills Ability to recruit new talent Colorado Pay Range: $135,000 — $180,000 USD Benefits Our benefits package is designed to take care of our employees. Benesch offers a generous paid time benefits plan that increases throughout your career plus several paid holidays. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision benefits. We also include company-paid life insurance, short term, and long-term disability plans. Benesch offers a 401K plan and profit-sharing contributions to the 401K plan. From insurance and retirement plan to our wellness programs, we provide employee benefits that meet your wants and needs. Professional Development 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 Retirement Benefits 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%) Work/Life Balance 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 Employee Engagement We encourage team members to engage in employee resource groups and community-focused initiatives, including programs like community service, student scholarships, and matching gift opportunities If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents linked here. 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 Illegal We 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 emailing . 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. Recruiters or staffing agencies: Benesch is not obligated to compensate any external recruiter or search firm who presents a candidate, their resume, or profile to a Benesch employee without a recent, current, and fully executed agreement on file. Please direct all communications to the HR team at #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-06