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We have a career opportunity for a Transportation Group Manager with a proven track record of successfully developing and managing transportation projects or a group of engineers. In this role, you will develop a team to pursue and perform transportation engineering work in the state of Iowa. The Group Manager will self-perform and direct project teams in the planning and design of transportation-related infrastructure projects, as well as play a leading role in managing client relationships. You will also contribute to strategic initiatives that drive the growth of the Transportation group in Iowa.

• Lead strategic project pursuits
• Represent Benesch at industry events
• Active involvement in professional organizations
• Contribute to Iowa's strategic growth initiatives
• Manage multiple, concurrent Transportation and other projects for municipal/public clients
• Establish project goals and milestones, define responsibilities, coordinate resources, and monitor project progress
• Ensure the development of high-quality engineering documents
• Adhere to all internal procedures for quality control, documentation, and project tracking
• Proactively plan staffing resources, coordinating with other departments as needed
• Champion relationships with key clients in all areas of Iowa (Des Moines and Ames preferred)
• Contribute to other project work as a technical specialist or advisor, as needed
• Market potential clients, in coordination with other leadership
• Provide input into the growth of the practice
• Mentor staff
• Actively participate in the marketing process, including proposal writing

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related discipline required
• 15+ years of Transportation experience,
• PE License
• Experience with Iowa DOT (at least one of the Bureaus) is required; experience with local agency clients is a plus.
• Must be located in Iowa with the ability to participate in meetings and industry events statewide.
• Thorough understanding of state and regional design standards
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• A track record for adhering to design budgets and schedules
• Advanced ability to utilize accounting and scheduling software for project management
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment #LI-MM1