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 are looking to hire an experienced Roadway Group Manager to be based out of any of our local Kansas or Missouri offices. We offer opportunities to work on a variety of complex local agencies, DOT, and other projects involving roadway planning, traffic engineering, and civil and roadway design. The ideal candidates will be a licensed Professional Engineer and have significant experience in client development and pursuing, managing, and providing roadway and transportation engineering services for public agencies, including DOTs, counties, and municipalities.
LocationThis position will have a hybrid work schedule and, when in the office, will work from any of our Kansas/Missouri offices. This includes Kansas City, KS, Topeka, KS, Wichita, KS, Manhattan, KS, Lenexa, KS, or Kansas City, MO.
The Impact You Will Have- Manage and grow our Kansas-based roadway engineering group
- Manage project teams, accountable 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 Kansas, Missouri 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
- Collaborate on regional growth strategy
- BSCE or related discipline
- Professional Engineer licensure in Kansas and Missouri or the ability to obtain licensure upon hire required
- Experience working with the Kansas/Missouri DOT and/or local agencies preferred
- Progressive experience in project development and delivery of Roadway Planning and/or Traffic and Roadway Engineering and Design services
- 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
- Ability to lead, manage and grow a diverse, dynamic team
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It’s simple. We invest in our people, not just our projects.
- Career growth that’s real with leadership development, training, and clear paths forward
- Strong financial future with up to 9% retirement contribution for benefit-eligible employees
- Flexibility that works with schedules that support your life
- Time to recharge with generous paid time off and parental leave for benefit-eligible employees
- Support beyond work through mentorship, hands-on experience, and opportunities to make an impact from day one
Whether you’re starting your career or bringing years of experience, you’ll have the support and exposure to grow here.
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Equal Opportunity & Accessibility
At Benesch, we believe great work starts with great people and that means creating a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.
Benesch is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants in all protected groups, including veterans and individuals with disabilities, or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.
Benesch is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with a physical disability or other impairment.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
- Professional Engineer licensure in Kansas and Missouri, or ability to obtain licensure upon hire
- Experience working with Kansas or Missouri Departments of Transportation and/or local agencies
- Progressive experience in roadway planning, traffic engineering, and/or roadway engineering and design services
- Progressive experience developing client relationships and winning work
- Excellent communication, business development, project management, and client relations skills
- Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills
- Track record of understanding and adhering to contractual requirements
- Ability to lead, manage, and grow a diverse, dynamic team
What We Do
Benesch, formally Alfred Benesch & Company, is a multidisciplinary professional services firm providing planning, engineering, and design for infrastructure and community projects across the United States. Its work spans transportation—including roads, bridges, railroads, aviation, and transit—along with community development, environmental and water resources. The firm supports clients from needs assessment and concept development through design, regulatory compliance, and construction management.
