Highway Project Manager

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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.
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Highway Project Manager – Transportation Group
Benesch is seeking to hire a Highway Project Manager to support our growing transportation team. This is a strong opportunity to play a key role in advancing the Connecticut Division’s growth while delivering impactful transportation projects across the region. In this role, you will step into a first-level leadership position, leading project delivery, mentoring staff, and building client relationships across Connecticut and the Northeast. You will own project delivery end-to-end, navigate competing priorities, and drive results across multidisciplinary teams.
You will work on high-visibility transportation projects that support regional mobility, access, and economic development in partnership with municipalities and local agencies. This includes leading small to mid-sized highway and local roadway projects, as well as owning key scopes within larger, multi-disciplinary transportation efforts.
Successful, impactful projects delivered by the team include the Edison Road Extension, a 2,300-foot roadway extension that unlocked over 60 acres for development and improved access within a growing industrial area, and Willowbrook Road Reconstruction, a 1,800-foot roadway improvement that enhanced safety, upgraded drainage infrastructure, and required complex permitting, including FEMA coordination.
Location
This role follows a hybrid schedule and is based out of our Glastonbury, CT office.
The Impact You Will Have

Lead and deliver small to mid-sized highway and local roadway projects, or serve as a task lead on larger, multi-disciplinary transportation efforts
Own project scope, budget, and schedule, including developing proposals and managing financial performance
Coordinate engineers and designers while aligning resources to keep projects moving forward efficiently
Serve as the primary client contact, building strong relationships and ensuring successful project outcomes
Partner with leadership on project strategy, performance, and overall delivery
Support business development efforts, including identifying opportunities and contributing to proposals and interviews
Mentor and develop engineers, EITs, and designers through hands-on project work
What You Will Need

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering
PE license in Connecticut with 8 to 12 years of relevant experience, including at least 4 years in project management or task leadership on highway or local roadway projects
Strong leadership, communication, and coordination skills, with the ability to manage teams and projects effectively
Proven ability to manage project scope, budgets, and schedules while delivering high-quality results
Ability to work independently and produce complete, reviewable deliverables
Experience developing proposals, presentations, and supporting project pursuits
Experience working with ConnDOT and local agencies, with established relationships preferred
Familiarity with alternative delivery methods
Proficiency in Bentley tools such as MicroStation or OpenRoads
Master’s degree in engineering or business is a plus, but not required
The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in accordance with the State of Connecticut Pay Transparency Laws. See below links. 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.
State Of CT Disclosure of Salary Ranges on Public and Internal Job Postings
State Of Connecticut Disclosure of Salary Range for A Vacant Position
Connecticut Pay Transparency Law
$125,000—$155,000 USD
Why Work at Benesch
At Benesch, we prioritize the health and wellness of our employees, understanding that their well-being is crucial for both personal and professional success. We offer a range of benefits for eligible employees, including insurance, retirement plans, and wellness programs. Our Total Rewards package is designed to support a healthy lifestyle and can be customized to meet the needs of our employees and their families. Click here to learn more about some of the benefits of working at Benesch!
Professional Development

Opportunities for management and leadership development at all levels, including executive coaching and leadership development for Team Leaders, Group Managers, Division Managers, and Executive Leaders
Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses
Ongoing professional development through resources like Red Vector, LinkedIn Learning, technical team meetings, and knowledge-sharing training sessions
Personalized training and career development plans with your manager
Funding for training, committee work, professional organization memberships, and licenses/certifications
Support for active participation in professional organizations to foster leadership and community engagement
Retirement Benefits

Access to valuable retirement planning tools, education, and individual meetings with plan advisors at no charge
Potential for Benesch to contribute up to 9% of your gross compensation to your retirement plan (5% profit-sharing contribution to your 401(k) plan, regardless of your own contributions, & 80% match on your contributions, up to a maximum company contribution of 4%)
Work/Life Balance

Flexible work schedules and hours, including work-from-home options (dependent on the role)
Generous Paid Time Benefits (PTB) that increase with your career
Immediate use of annual PTB; no accrual needed, with the ability to bundle time-off plans for extended vacations or life events
Ten days of paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement
Employee Engagement

At Benesch, we encourage our team members to extend their impact beyond their core responsibilities. Join our employee resource groups and committees to enhance your work-life balance and contribute to our community-focused initiatives. We support a variety of programs, including community service, student scholarships, and matching gift opportunities, reflecting our commitment to a vibrant and diverse workplace.
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