Transportation Project Manager

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 an exciting career opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced Project Manager with experience in roadway, highway, and/or civil site design to join our Michigan Transportation group. This role will be part of an established Transportation engineering group and will work with various transportation clients and projects. In this role, you'll be involved in self-performing and directing project teams, contributing to planning and designing infrastructure projects, and playing a crucial role in nurturing client relationships. Your responsibilities will extend to providing design support and leadership for various projects, including freeway and non-freeway roadways, from simple to complex design Collaboration with disciplines such as hydraulic, traffic, structures, and environmental will be integral as you lead efforts to develop comprehensive turnkey projects.

Location

This position supports a flexible hybrid work model, with a primary emphasis on in-office collaboration from our East Lansing office and opportunities for alternate schedules and remote work arrangements.

Our Michigan Division team is proud to lead high-impact projects that demonstrate the depth and diversity of our technical expertise, including: 

M-49 RECONSTRUCTION FROM THE SOUTH VILLAGE LIMITS TO NORTH OF THE W. FORK OF THE W. BRANCH OF THE ST. JOSEPH RIVER. Reconstruction of M-49, including a superstructure replacement, two box culvert replacements, TAP Grant enhancements, retaining walls, new sidewalk.

M-150 RECONSTRUCTION FROM AVON ROAD TO THE CLINTON RIVER, CITY OF ROCHESTER HILLS & PAINT CREEK TO TIENKEN ROAD. Reconstruction of M-150, including new storm sewer, GLE permit, two bridge rehabilitations and water main replacements.

I-69 FROM SOUTH OF I-94 TO ISLAND HIGHWAY DESIGN-BUILD. This alternative pavement bid design-build reconstructed 24.58 miles of I-69 Calhoun County to Island Highway in Eaton County. This HMA pavement project involved improvements to drainage, geometrics and safety.