Senior Project Manager

  • Denver, Colorado, United States
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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

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The final agreed-upon compensation is based on numerous factors, including but not limited to individual education, qualifications, prior work experience, and geographic location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary, overtime, and bonuses.

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.

Colorado Pay Range

$135,000$180,000 USD

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