Roadway Group 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! Roadway Group Manager We are looking to hire an experienced Roadway Group Manager to be based out of any of our local Kansas or Missouri offices. We offer opportunities to work on a variety of complex local agencies, DOT, and other projects involving roadway planning, traffic engineering, and civil and roadway design. The ideal candidates will be a licensed Professional Engineer and have significant experience in client development and pursuing, managing, and providing roadway and transportation engineering services for public agencies, including DOTs, counties, and municipalities. Location This position will have a hybrid work schedule and, when in the office, will work from any of our Kansas/Missouri offices. This includes Kansas City, KS, Topeka, KS, Wichita, KS, Manhattan, KS, Lenexa, KS, or Kansas City, MO. The Impact You Will Have Manage and grow our Kansas-based roadway engineering group Manage project teams, accountable for budget and schedule Contribute to local, regional, and corporate strategic growth initiatives including expansion of roadway planning, traffic engineering, and roadway design services within Kansas, Missouri and the surrounding areas Develop and manage relationships with new and existing clients Represent Benesch at industry and professional engagement events Identify opportunities and lead strategic project pursuits Collaborate on regional growth strategy What You Will Need BSCE or related discipline Professional Engineer licensure in Kansas and Missouri or the ability to obtain licensure upon hire required Experience working with the Kansas/Missouri DOT and/or local agencies preferred Progressive experience in project development and delivery of Roadway Planning and/or Traffic and Roadway Engineering and Design services Progressive experience working directly with clients developing relationships, with proven ability to win work Excellent communication, business development, project management, and client relation skills Strong communication, organization and leadership skills with a track record for understanding and adhering to contractual requirements Ability to lead, manage and grow a diverse, dynamic team 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 Support beyond work through mentorship, hands‑on experience, and opportunities to make an impact from day one Whether you’re starting your career or bringing years of experience, you’ll have the support and exposure to grow here. Explore our full benefits here: Click here Equal Opportunity & Accessibility At Benesch, we believe great work starts with great people and that means creating a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. 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