Highway Project 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!

Highway Project Manager

Benesch is seeking to hire a Highway Project Manager to support our growing transportation team. This is a strong opportunity to play a key role in advancing the Connecticut Division’s growth while delivering impactful transportation projects across the region. In this role, you will step into a first-level leadership position, leading project delivery, mentoring staff, and building client relationships across Connecticut and the Northeast. You will own project delivery end-to-end, navigate competing priorities, and drive results across multidisciplinary teams.

You will work on high-visibility transportation projects that support regional mobility, access, and economic development in partnership with municipalities and local agencies. This includes leading small to mid-sized highway and local roadway projects, as well as owning key scopes within larger, multi-disciplinary transportation efforts.

Successful, impactful projects in various states of design include the Route 15 Interchange 52 Ramp Reconfiguration in Hamden/North Haven, 4+ miles of Route 85 reconstruction in Salem/Montville, and the addition of Auxiliary Lanes along I-95 Northbound and Southbound between Interchanges 42 and 43 in West Haven.

Location

This role follows a hybrid schedule and is based out of our Glastonbury, CT office.

The Impact You Will Have

Lead and deliver small to mid-sized highway and local roadway projects, or serve as a task lead on larger, multi-disciplinary transportation efforts

Own project scope, budget, and schedule, including developing proposals and managing financial performance

Coordinate engineers and designers while aligning resources to keep projects moving forward efficiently

Serve as the primary client contact, building strong relationships and ensuring successful project outcomes

Partner with leadership on project strategy, performance, and overall delivery

Support business development efforts, including identifying opportunities and contributing to proposals and interviews

Mentor and develop engineers, EITs, and designers through hands-on project work

What You Will Need

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

PE license in Connecticut with 8 to 12 years of relevant experience, including at least 4 years in project management or task leadership on highway or local roadway projects

Strong leadership, communication, and coordination skills, with the ability to manage teams and projects effectively

Proven ability to manage project scope, budgets, and schedules while delivering high-quality results

Ability to work independently and produce complete, reviewable deliverables

Experience developing proposals, presentations, and supporting project pursuits

Experience working with ConnDOT and local agencies, with established relationships preferred

Familiarity with alternative delivery methods

Proficiency in Bentley tools such as MicroStation or OpenRoads

Master’s degree in engineering or business is a plus, but not required #LI-M1

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in accordance with the State of Connecticut Pay Transparency Laws. See below links. The final agreed-upon compensation is based on numerous factors, including but not limited to individual education, qualifications, prior work experience, and geographic location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary, overtime, and bonuses.

State Of CT Disclosure of Salary Ranges on Public and Internal Job Postings

State Of Connecticut Disclosure of Salary Range for A Vacant Position

Connecticut Pay Transparency Law

$125,000 $155,000 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 o…