Utah Transportation Project Manager

Utah Transportation Project Manager

Lead the growth of Benesch in Utah. Benesch is expanding in Utah and seeking an entrepreneurial transportation leader who wants more than just project delivery. This is a unique opportunity to help shape our strategy, culture, client relationships, and teams while building our long-term presence in the state.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for a seller-doer who can balance technical excellence, project management, business development, and people leadership. The successful candidate will help build our Utah practice, recruit and mentor staff, grow key client relationships, and influence the direction of our expansion. Benesch is employee-owned, providing the opportunity to participate in the long-term value you help create.

We welcome candidates from diverse areas of expertise including but not limited to roadway, structures, drainage, or traffic.

This position offers flexibility within Utah. Benesch is expanding into Utah, and whether you are on the Wasatch Front or in Southern Utah, we encourage you to apply and join us in this exciting expansion.

The impact you will have includes immediate contribution to contracted backlog, developing junior staff providing design and construction phase services, managing scope, schedule, budgets, and resources for multiple projects, contributing to local, regional, and corporate strategic growth initiatives, assembling competent project communications, assuming responsibility for assigned design calculation files, assuring adequate independent QC reviews, and developing and overseeing task work plans for Engineers, Designers, Inspectors, and Technologists.

Why this opportunity is different includes help building and shaping Benesch's Utah presence, influencing growth strategy, recruiting, and client development, leveraging national resources while maintaining local autonomy, and opportunity for expanded leadership responsibilities as the office grows.

What you will need includes a BS in Civil Engineering or similar degree required, PE License, minimum 8+ years of relevant experience, ability to work effectively in a team environment, strong understanding and familiarity with project delivery in Utah, 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, and ability to recruit new talent.

Pay range is USD $124,000 - $166,000.

Benesch is an equal opportunity employer committed to a professional, inclusive, and compliant workplace. We follow all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, including those related to non-discrimination, pay transparency, and equal opportunity for protected groups such as veterans and individuals with disabilities. This includes adhering to regulations related to equal employment opportunity, non-discrimination, pay transparency, and any other legislation relevant to the jurisdictions in which we operate.

It's simple. We invest in our people, not just our projects. Your next opportunity should do more than offer a new title. It should build on the experience you've gained, challenge you to keep growing, and give you the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

At Benesch, we believe great work starts with great people. That's why we're committed to creating an environment where you can contribute your ideas, develop your skills, and build a career you're proud of.

Here's what you can look forward to:

• Real career growth: Professional development, leadership training, mentorship, and opportunities to take on new challenges and greater responsibility.
• A strong financial future: Up to 9% retirement contribution for benefit-eligible employees.
• Flexibility that works: Work schedules that support your professional and personal life.
• Time to recharge: Generous paid time off and parental leave for benefit-eligible employees.
• Work that makes an impact: Opportunities to collaborate, contribute ideas, solve meaningful challenges, and see the difference your work makes.
• Room to grow your way: Whether you want to deepen your expertise, explore new opportunities, or grow into leadership, we want to help you take the next step.

Your next chapter starts here. Whether you're just starting your career or bringing years of experience, Benesch offers an opportunity to build on what you've accomplished while continuing to grow.

Bring your experience, your ideas, and your ambition. Discover what you can accomplish at Benesch.