Project Manager - Railroad Civil Track Design

Requirements

• Licensed Professional Engineer
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
• 12+ years of industry experience with at least 8 years focused on rail track design
• Proficiency with MicroStation and Inroads or OpenRoads or OpenRail
• Experience managing scope, schedule, and budget on complex projects
• Strong client-facing experience with established industry relationships
• Experience supporting or leading proposal development
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical staff and review engineering drawings #LI-MM1
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• Pay Range
• $110,000 - $180,000 USD
• 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

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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! Project Manager - Railroad Civil Track Design Benesch is growing its national Railroad Division, and we are looking for a Project Manager to help lead the continued expansion of our Civil Track team. The Civil Track team focuses on delivering complex rail infrastructure projects, including mainline and corridor track improvements, rail yard and terminal expansions, siding extensions, industrial track programs, and fast-paced design-build initiatives that strengthen rail networks nationwide. *]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-(--header-height)" data-turn-id="835207ee-1b1d-42e1-89bc-116ad36a60d1" data-testid="conversation-turn-13" data-scroll-anchor="false" data-turn="user"> As a Project Manager for the Civil Track team, you will lead multidisciplinary rail projects, manage key client relationships, mentor engineering staff, and support business development efforts that help grow Benesch's rail presence. Approximately 25% of this role focuses on relationship-building, proposals, and market growth. This is more than a delivery role. It is an opportunity to help shape a high-performing rail team while supporting major freight and passenger rail clients. With a strong backlog and rising demand, this position is critical to advancing project delivery, expanding client partnerships, and driving long term growth. Location This position offers hybrid flexibility in the following offices that support Railroad Track operations and business development: Omaha, NE; Milwaukee, WI; Chicago, IL; Naperville, IL; Charlotte, NC; Raleigh, NC Fully remote arrangements may be considered for highly experienced candidates, though in-office collaboration is preferred when managing direct team members. The Impact You Will Have Lead railroad track design and infrastructure projects from planning through design and into construction support Manage scope, schedule, and budget while ensuring high-quality delivery. Serve as a seller-doer by building client relationships, identifying opportunities, and supporting proposal development Collaborate with Project Managers and Group Leaders across the national Railroad Division to balance resources and workload Mentor and guide engineering staff ranging from junior engineers to senior technical professionals Support major railroad clients while helping expand relationships with short-line and regional railroads Represent Benesch at industry events, conferences, and client meetings

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