Benesch is hiring a Railroad Public Projects Manager – Civil (Remote)

Benesch is looking for a Railroad Public Projects Manager – Civil to join our Railroad team. In this mid-level role, you will support and manage public projects across the U.S., overseeing them from initial planning through construction while building client relationships and driving business growth.

What You'll Do

• Provide railroad project management services for public highway projects requiring railroad coordination.
• Oversee design and construction coordination for at-grade railroad-highway crossings.
• Review and handle initial project requests from local and state agencies, citizens, consultants, and developers impacting railroad property.
• Review Outside Party plan submissions for compliance with railroad standards, MUTCD, and AREMA.
• Serve in a seller-doer role, balancing technical delivery with client interaction and relationship building.
• Prepare reports, documentation, and technical memoranda relied on by clients and stakeholders.
• Report to and communicate with the owning railroad’s managers and manage cost-effective coordination.
• Review project work plans in collaboration with team members and Agency designers.
• Manage project updates, implement new processes, and maintain project databases.
• Monitor project budget, scope, quality control, and schedule estimates.
• Coordinate inspection and construction monitoring requirements with field personnel.
• Apply design standards, codes, and safety requirements across all projects.
• Travel to project sites as needed to meet client and project requirements.
• Oversee day-to-day operations and maintain up-to-date records.
• Prepare and review project correspondence and reports.
• Schedule and conduct project meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain positive client relationships.
• Coordinate work with sub-consultants and assist with agreements.
• Assist in contract negotiations and conflict resolution.
• Complete necessary project initiation and compliance forms.
• Verify invoices and prepare contract compliance support.
• Ensure compliance with quality guidelines and procedures.

What We're Looking For

• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Aptitude with MS Office, PDF, MicroStation, and other productivity software.
• Strong understanding of MUTCD, AREMA, regulatory codes, standards, and industry best practices related to Railroad-Highway At-Grade Crossings.
• Experience either as a railroad employee working in public projects, or as a DOT employee working on railroad coordination.
• Excellent project management skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Leadership skills and ability to take ownership of assigned projects.
• Experience leading projects within multiple states and successfully progressing projects from preliminary engineering into construction.
• Knowledge of DOT project delivery processes, Railroad-DOT agreements, phasing, and regulatory rules.
• Proficient in collaborating with local and state agency project sponsors.

Nice to Have

• BS in Civil Engineering.
• Any engineering degree.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of railroad and highway infrastructure projects.

Technical Stack

• MS Office
• PDF
• MicroStation

Team & Environment

You will work under the guidance of the Group Manager and collaborate with other Project Managers within the Railroad Division.

Benefits & Compensation

• Compensation: $140,000—$160,000 USD
• Insurance, retirement plans, and wellness programs.
• Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses.
• Ongoing professional development through Red Vector, LinkedIn Learning, technical team meetings, and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Personalized training and career development plans.
• Funding for training, committee work, professional organization memberships, and licenses/certifications.
• Support for active participation in professional organizations.
• Retirement plan with potential company contribution up to 9% of gross compensation.
• Flexible work schedules and hours, including work-from-home options.
• Generous Paid Time Benefits (PTB) with immediate use and no accrual needed.
• Ten days of paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement.
• Opportunities for community service, student scholarships, and matching gift programs.

Work Mode

This is a hybrid role. You can be based in any Benesch office location across the country, and we are open to fully remote arrangements.

Benesch is an equal opportunity employer committed to a professional, inclusive, and compliant workplace.