Transportation Project Manager (Civil)

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! Transportation Project Manager We have a career opportunity for a civil/highway engineer with a track record of successful MassDOT project experience. Our Boston office specializes in roadway and bridges, traffic engineering, water and wastewater services and public involvement and provide exceptional services to MassDOT as well as several municipal local agencies. This person will play a key role in the growth of our MA operations and must be comfortable leading business development efforts as well as executing project work. Location This position will have a hybrid work schedule and, when in the office, will work from our Boston office. Key Projects Driving Infrastructure Innovation Our Boston Civil Group is proud to lead and support transformative transportation and infrastructure projects across the region, including: Reid Overpass / Memorial Drive Improvements – Cambridge, MA – Leading alternatives analysis and preliminary design efforts for a major urban transportation project focused on roadway reconstruction, multimodal improvements, bridge coordination, drainage, public engagement, and community connectivity. MassDOT Design-Build Projects – Currently serving as Lead Engineer and Project Manager on multiple major MassDOT Design-Build assignments, including: Supporting the Skanska team on a Bridge Bundle Project involving roadway reconstruction, utility coordination, traffic management, and temporary signal accommodations. Serving as Lead Engineer for Northern Construction on the Wareham/Marion Bridge Replacement Project, overseeing roadway design coordination, construction staging, drainage, and multidisciplinary project support services. Complete Streets and Corridor Improvement Projects – Delivering roadway reconstruction, pedestrian and bicycle accommodations, utility coordination, drainage improvements, traffic operations, and multimodal enhancements for municipalities and agencies throughout Massachusetts and New England. MassDOT and Municipal On-Call Contracts – Providing civil engineering, transportation planning, roadway design, utility coordination, permitting support, and project management services for a diverse range of transportation initiatives statewide. 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 and mentor junior staff Contribute to Division strategic growth initiatives Champion relationships with key clients, including MassDOT 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 financ…