Project Manager - Railroad Bridge / Structural

at Alfred Benesch & Company in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

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. Diverse ideas come from diverse people, and 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!
Project Manager - Railroad Bridge / Structural
Benesch is seeking to hire an experienced Project Manager to join our Railroad Structural-Bridge group. As a Railroad Structural Project Manager, you will contribute to strategic initiatives that drive the growth of the Railroad group by providing direct supervision, mentorship, and overall leadership. The ideal candidate will be a seller/doer managing all parts of phase 1 and phase 2 design projects, resource planning, assisting in business development, client engagement, and proposal preparation. We are looking for a project manager who is experienced in the local office market and is looking to join a team with a deep local bench of technical design staff and bolster a national practice of talented rail professionals.
Location
Our collaborative team takes pride in working together and enjoys the flexibility of a Hybrid schedule based at our Chicago, IL office.
Benesch's Railroad Division is made up of highly skilled rail professionals, many of whom are former employees of operating railroads. This firsthand experience working to design and maintain active rail systems uniquely equips our team to develop innovative solutions to a wide variety of rail projects.
The Impact You Will Have
Developing projectscope,schedule, and budget estimates
Identifying resources needed and effectively delegating staff duties and responsibilities
Demonstratingthe ability to utilize accounting and scheduling software forprojectmanagement
Creatingand executingprojectwork plans
Analyzingaccounting reports andprojectschedules for variances
Monitoring work for adherence toprojectscope and identifying out of scope actions
Preparingand submitting projectreports toyour assigned Group and/or DivisionManager
Participatein contract negotiations
Establish client contact and maintain positive relationships
Serve as the primary interface between railroad clients and staff for a givenproject
Coordinate, monitor, and review work performed by sub-consultants
Promote the team environment and communication and identify and address team conflicts
Networking, including activeparticipationinand leadershipofprofessional organizations

What We Are Looking For
BS in Civil Engineeringrequired
PE Licenserequired
Minimum of 10yearsof railwaystructuralengineering experience
ProjectManagement experiencerequired
Client interaction experience is a plus
Working knowledge of AREMA Manual, Microstation, RISA 3D, or similar programs.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, along with excellent written and verbal communication skills to interface effectively with internal staff, clients, contractors, agencies, and the public
Practice good time management skills, demonstrating the ability to work efficiently within time constraints while dealing with numerous concurrent activities.
Willingness to travel to project/work sites as necessary #LI-MM1
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Benesch is a great company to work for! Our comprehensive benefits package includes paid over-time, exceptional retirement fund contributions, flexible schedules, wellness incentives, and all-around great people to work with. Take your career to the next level by applying today.
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