Structural 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!

Structural Group Manager

We have a career opportunity to hire an experienced Structures Group Manager in our Kansas/Missouri Division. This position offers opportunities to work with local agencies and DOTs on a variety of complex structures projects involving structural replacement design, bridge inspection, and associated rehabilitation and repairs. In addition to horizontal structural design, the position provides opportunity to work on vertical design projects as well with public and private clients.

The most successful candidate will be a licensed Professional Engineer and have significant experience in client development and pursuing, managing, designing, and providing structural engineering services for public agencies, including DOTs, counties, and municipalities. As a Group Manager, team building, and management are also essential requirements. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic and motivated to begin assuming staff management, client management and client development responsibilities.

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 the Kansas/Missouri Division Structural Engineering Group, including the design, inspection, and rehabilitation service lines

Manage project teams, accountable for staffing, budget, and schedule across multiple offices

Contribute to local, regional, and corporate strategic growth initiatives including the expansion of bridge and structural design services within Kansas, Missouri, and our West region

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

Mentor junior and mid-level engineers

What You Will Need

Bachelor or Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or related discipline

Professional Engineer licensure in Kansas and/or Missouri

Proven experience working with the KDOT/MoDOT (Staff Bridge), various KDOT/MoDOT Divisions, and/or local agencies

Experience, desired but not required, in alternative delivery of projects including design-build, CMGC, and other delivery methods

Experience, desired but not required, with providing bridge inspection services

Experience with writing and preparing technical reports associated with structural and other civil engineering disciplines which may be a deliverable during a feasibility, conceptual or discovery phase

Experience developing scope of service documents and accompanying man hour budgets

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, mentor, and grow a dynamic team

Strong understanding of project financials and reporting; maintaining compliance with Division and Project financial objectives including Chargeability, Profit, Overhead

Participate in local civic and professional organizations such as the chamber of commerce, ACEC, ASCE, NSPE to promote the Company

Experience with asset management principles and structural applications for private and public clientele

Ability to write and prepare effective and efficient project proposals and non-technical documents

Experience with value engineering principles and applications as it pertains to structural design

Experience with Deltek Software/Suite and ability to run reports for management responsibilities

Review and assess professional services contracts and other project-related documentation to identify and minimize company risk or liability

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