Transportation Planning 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!

We have a career opportunity for a Transit Planning Project Manager in our Miami office! This position will be under the guidance of the Group Manager or Senior Project Manager and will coordinate with other Project Managers and team members as needed. This position has the opportunity for great career progression, working on challenging projects for a wide range of public sector clients.

This position will report to our Miami office 2-3 days a week. Other days may be worked remotely.

• Participate or lead transportation planning projects for a variety of public agency clients in the South Florida market.
• Prepare, review, and oversee quality control/assurance for project deliverables.
• Serve as a liaison with key clients to coordinate Benesch projects and assist in project delivery.
• Mentor, guide, and develop other staff.
• Contribute to business development activities such as developing project teams, leading pursuit strategies, and proposal writing.

• 10+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in planning, Geography, Engineering, or related field.
• Strong understanding of transportation planning concepts, practices, and procedures. Experience managing multimodal transportation projects is preferred.
• General project management experience including project staffing, budgeting/cost control, schedule adherence, and quality control.
• Knowledge of Miami-Dade County, FDOT regulations, policies, and procedures, and/or agency experience a plus.
• AICP preferred.
• Strong technical, communication, and writing skills.
• Ability to identify business needs and opportunities and effectively forge client and teaming relationships.
• Expertise with Microsoft Office.

At Benesch, we prioritize the health and wellness of our employees, understanding that their well-being is crucial for both personal and professional success. We offer a range of benefits for eligible employees, including insurance, retirement plans, and wellness programs. Our Total Rewards package is designed to support a healthy lifestyle and can be customized to meet the needs of our employees and their families.

• Opportunities for management and leadership development at all levels, including executive coaching and leadership development for Team Leaders, Group Managers, Division Managers, and Executive Leaders.
• Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses.
• Ongoing professional development through resources like Red Vector, Linked In Learning, technical team meetings, knowledge-sharing training sessions.
• Personalized training and career development plans with your manager.
• Funding for training, committee work, professional organization memberships, and licenses/certifications.
• Support for active participation in professional organizations to foster leadership and community engagement.

• Access to valuable retirement planning tools, education, and individual meetings with plan advisors at no charge.
• Potential for Benesch to contribute up to 9% of your gross compensation to your retirement plan (5% profit-sharing contribution to your 401(k) plan, regardless of your own contributions & 80% match on your contributions, up to a maximum company contribution of 4%).

• Flexible work schedules and hours, including work-from-home options (dependent on the role).
• Generous Paid Time Benefits (PTB) that increase with your career.
• Immediate use of annual PTB; no accrual needed with the ability to bundle time-off plans for extended vacations or life events.
• Ten days of paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement.

• At Benesch, we encourage our team members to extend their impact beyond their core responsibilities. Join our employee resource groups and committees to enhance your work-life balance and contribute to our community-focused initiatives. We support a variety of programs including community…