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!

Transportation Group Manager

Lead a Team. Grow a Practice. Shape Transportation in North Carolina.

This position offers a hybrid work schedule with a minimum of three days per week in the office.

Are you an experienced transportation engineering leader who enjoys building client relationships, developing talented professionals, and helping grow a successful practice?

Benesch is looking for a Transportation Engineering Group Manager to lead and grow our North Carolina transportation team. This is an opportunity to take on a visible leadership role, influence the direction of our transportation practice, and help expand our presence across North Carolina.

You'll work alongside an established multidisciplinary team delivering transportation solutions for NCDOT, local municipalities, and other public-sector clients. With services spanning roadway design, traffic engineering, and hydraulics, you'll have the opportunity to bring teams together, strengthen client relationships, pursue new opportunities, and help shape the next phase of our growth.

Whether based in our Cary or Charlotte office, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our people, projects, and business.

We're particularly interested in individuals who understand the North Carolina transportation market and have a passion for developing people, building relationships, and growing a business.

The Impact You Will Have

Manage and lead our North Carolina-based transportation group with a focus on the roadway, traffic and hydraulic engineering teams
Manage project teams, including ownership for budget and schedule
Contribute to local, regional, and corporate strategic growth initiatives including expansion of roadway planning, traffic engineering, and roadway design services within North Carolina and the surrounding areas
Develop and manage relationships with new and existing clients
Represent Benesch at industry and professional engagement events
Identify opportunities and lead strategic project pursuits
For candidates in the Charlotte office, provide additional leadership and growth opportunity for the Charlotte staff
Collaborate on regional growth strategy

What You Will Need

BSCE or related discipline with 15 or more years of experience.
Technical background and understanding to coordinate roadway, traffic and/or hydraulics team integration for NCDOT project delivery
Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in North Carolina (or the ability to obtain NC licensure upon hire)
Experience working with the North Carolina DOT and local municipalities
Progressive experience in project development and delivery of transportation Engineering and Design services from planning level through construction
Progressive experience working directly with clients developing relationships, with proven ability to win work
Excellent communication, business development, project management, and client relation skills
Strong communication, organization and leadership skills with a track record for understanding and adhering to contractual requirements (scope and fee)