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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!

Railroad Public Projects Manager

We are looking for a highly motivated Public Project Manager to join our Railroad team. As a Public Project Manager, you will work under the guidance of the Group Manager and collaborate with other Project Managers to oversee and manage railroad public projects. This mid-level management position offers excellent opportunities for professional growth and project management training within the dynamic railroad industry.

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 equip our team to develop innovative solutions for a wide variety of rail projects.

If you are a motivated and experienced professional seeking an exciting opportunity to grow your career in the railroad industry, we encourage you to apply.

Location

Candidates located in or near the project area are preferred. Specific location requirements may vary based on project needs.

The Impact You Will Have:

• 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.

What We Are Looking For

• 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 is preferred, any engineering degree is required.

• Leadership skills and ability to take ownership of assigned projects.

• Strong preference for geographic location in the Midwestern States. 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.

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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.

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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 . 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.

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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

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