Head of Project Management (Remote)

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.

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.

Statistics show that women and underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for a position if they don’t meet 100% of the qualifications. Structural Bridge Project Manager

We have a career opportunity for a Structural Project Manager with experience in the design and management of bridge and transportation projects. The ideal candidate will also have experience in bridge inspection, load ratings and asset management-related services. This person will serve as a key leader in our Kansas/Missouri Division and contribute to initiatives that drive the overall growth of our practice. As a Structural Project Manager, you will have the opportunity to manage assigned projects, providing direct supervision, mentorship, and overall leadership.

This position allows a hybrid work schedule, with employees working from one of our office locations when feasible. For candidates not located near one of our offices, we are open to considering a fully remote work arrangement.

Key Projects Across Kansas and Missouri

Our Kansas Division is driving high-impact projects that highlight the strength and range of our capabilities.

Central Avenue & I-70 Interchange – The study, evaluation, and design of a high-value improvements at a major interstate hub in the heart of Kansas City requiring complex phasing, tailored structural design solutions, and innovative demolition and construction techniques to maintain vehicular and truck access throughout the process, minimize impacts to nearby railroad operations, and avoid adverse impacts to USACE certified levee networks.

Central Avenue Bridge over the Kansas River – The study, evaluation, and replacement design of a 100-year-old river bridge that provides essential access between industrial, commercial, and residential centers in Kansas City. The new bridge will serve as a catalyst for regional economic growth, provides resiliency for mobility to greater Kansas City, and promotes interstate commerce through access to I‑70, I‑670 and I‑35.

Independence Bridge Management Program – A multi-year program that evaluates, prioritizes, and implements preventative care, rehabilitation, and replacement bridge actions to achieve specified network asset management goals. The program involves the design of bridge size culverts, as well as single and multi-span bridges, all of which require application of proven best practice solutions that maximize program ROI.

MoDOT Statewide Load Rating Program – A multi-year program to provide load rating models for all legal bridges across the state of Missouri. The program utilizes various load rating strategies and software, ranging for AASHTOWare BrR to complex finite modeling platforms such as Midas, LUSAS, LARSA and CSIBridge.

KCMO Structural Management Program – A multi-year program that includes inspection and asset management tasks to support the City’s overall maintenance of the bridges, ancillary structures, and facilities under its jurisdiction. The program includes the FHWA/NHI inspection of several hundred structures utilizing current SNBI criteria. Load ratings, work action prioritization, and design of emergency repairs also help maintain level of services and functionality of the City’s structural infrastructure.

Serve as project manager on bridge and transportation design projects

Create and execute project work plans including developing project scope, schedule and budget estimates

Manage project teams, accountable for budget and schedule

Ability to identify opportunities and lead strategic project pursuits

Serve as the primary interface between the clients and staff for a given project

Networking, including active participation in and leadership of professional organizations

Minimum of 7+ years of bridge design experience including project management responsibility preferred

Proven experience on KDOT or MoDOT bridge projects preferred

A track record of adhering to design budgets and project schedules

Strong understanding and familiarity with steel/concrete design software

Experience with bridge inspection, including completed NHI training a plus

Practice good time management skills, demonstrating the ability to work efficiently within time constraints while dealing with numerous concurrent activities

Willingness to travel to project/work sites as necessary

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

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