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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!

Transportation Design Group Manager

We are searching for an experienced Professional Engineer to lead and grow the transportation design practice in Florida. This position can be based in any of our Florida offices, including Ft. Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Orlando, Miami, or Tampa. The right candidate will bring enthusiasm and energy to lead our Florida transportation design practice to the next level. Reporting to the Florida Division Manager, a director position at Benesch is an outstanding leadership opportunity with great visibility at the state, regional, and national leadership levels, including the potential for ownership in Benesch.

This position offers an opportunity to lead an existing group of design professionals, starting with a solid backlog of work and existing contracts with FDOT and local agencies throughout Florida. Critical work areas for this position include roadway, structural, hydraulics, and traffic engineering, along with PD&E and roadway planning. The ideal candidate will be a licensed Professional Engineer with proven experience in business and client development and the pursuit, management, and delivery of roadway and transportation engineering projects and services for public agencies, including DOTs, counties, and municipalities.

Location

This position can work from Jacksonville, Tampa, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, or Orlando.

The Impact You Will Have

• Lead, manage, and grow our Florida-based transportation design engineering group
• Be accountable for group performance and contribution to the Florida Division profit center
• Contribute to local, regional, and corporate strategic growth initiatives, including expansion of transportation design, traffic engineering, and roadway planning throughout Florida
• Develop and manage relationships with existing and new clients
• Represent Benesch at industry and professional organizations and events
• Identify opportunities and lead strategic project pursuits
• Collaborate on the Southeast Region growth strategy with leaders throughout Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee

What We Are Looking For

• BSCE degree or related discipline
• Professional Engineer licensure in Florida
• Progressive leadership experience of 15 or more years
• Successful history and experience working with FDOT andlocal agencies throughout Florida
• Progressive experience in project development and delivery of roadway engineering and design services, traffic engineering, and roadway planning
• Excellent communication, business development, project management, and client relationship development skills
• Effective communication, organizational, and leadership skills with a track record for understanding and adhering to contractual requirements
• Ability to lead, manage, and grow a diverse, dynamic team

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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. Click here to learn more about some of the benefits of working at Benesch!

Professional Development

• 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, LinkedIn 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

Retirement Benefits

• 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%)

Work/Life Balance

• 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

Employee Engagement

• 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 service, student scholarships, and matching gift opportunities, reflecting our commitment to a vibrant and diverse workplace.

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