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Structural - Bridge Project Manager

📅 Dec 19, 2025
Project ManagementBridge DesignCost ControlQuality Assurance

📜 Description

  • Direct project teams in the planning, design, and delivery of transportation projects.
  • Manage project budgets, cost control, and quality assurance.
  • Mentor and develop the skills of junior structural engineers.
  • Contribute to structural design as a technical reviewer or advisor.
  • Participate in business development and marketing efforts.

🛠️ Requirements

  • B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering (Structural) required; M.S. Degree in Civil Engineering (Structural) preferred.
  • PE License required; SE License in IL preferred.
  • 10+ years of experience in roadway bridge design, with management experience preferred.
  • IDOT, ISTHA and CDOT experience preferred. Experience with Chicagoland counties and municipalities desirable.
  • Excellent communication, strong written, oral, and client relation skills, experience interacting with clients, agencies, and other project stakeholders.
  • Strong organization and leadership skills.
  • Ability to work independently and develop task deliverables in a complete and reviewable manner.

✨ Benefits

  • Generous paid time off plan that increases with tenure.
  • Medical benefits.
  • Dental benefits.
  • Vision benefits.
  • Company-paid life insurance.
  • Short-term and long-term disability plans.
  • 401K plan with profit-sharing contributions.
Full job description

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!


Structural - Bridge Project Manager

Our growing team is hiring a Structural Project Manager. This is an experienced position involving exciting, challenging, and complex assignments with opportunities for growth. As a Structural Project Manager, you will direct project teams in the planning, design and delivery of transportation projects. The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills and a background in bridge design. On our team, you will have the opportunity to work on various infrastructure projects for State DOTs, local agencies and private clients. You will have the opportunity to coordinate directly with clients while helping to mentor and develop a team of young structural engineers.

Location

This position is a hybrid position with both remote work and office work in our office in Chicago, IL.

Key Projects

Our Illinois Division’s structural team is proud to lead high-impact projects that demonstrate the depth and diversity of our technical expertise, including:

  • IDOT – I-39 Reconstruction Project – Designing multiple new bridge structures along the reconstructed I-39 corridor, including the complex Ramp BD over US 20 bridge – a three-span continuous steel curved plate girder structure with steel straddle bent piers.
  • CDOT – 100th Street Bascule Bridge Rehabilitation Project – Developing a comprehensive rehabilitation plan for this historic structure, including complete replacement of the truss structure over the river.
  • City of Elgin – Kimball Street Bridge over Fox River Reconstruction Project – Completing preliminary design for the full reconstruction of the existing 11-span bridge with a new five-span continuous steel haunched girder structure, incorporating a new grade separated multi-use path crossing of Kimball by the Fox River Trail.
  • Elk Grove Village – Arlington Heights Road Pedestrian Bridge Project – Creating a new grade-separated connection to the Busse Woods Forest Preserve with an 850-ft curved steel and concrete structure, featuring a 140-ft steel V-frame structure crossing over the roadway and aesthetic enhancements throughout.
  • Contractor Engineering – Working for industry-leading Contractors to deliver demolition plans and erection plans with a focus on complex structures, including: highly skewed steel and concrete spans along the Illinois Tollway; steel plate girder river crossings with spans exceeding 300-ft in length; signature tied arch bridges.
The Impact You Will Have
  • Responsible for project management, including cost control, project budget control, and quality assurance/quality control.
  • Direct and manage the budgeting and execution of projects including the supervision of assigned staff and subcontractors.
  • Mentor and direct the advancement of technical and non-technical skills of developing structural engineers.
  • Contribute to structural design work as a technical reviewer or advisor.
  • Adhere to all internal procedures for quality control, documentation and project tracking.
  • Participate in Business Development and Marketing, including networking, preparation of SOQs, proposals, and contracts.
What We Are Looking For
  • B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering (Structural) required; M.S. Degree in Civil Engineering (Structural) preferred.
  • PE License required; SE License in IL preferred.
  • 10+ years of experience in roadway bridge design, with management experience preferred.
  • IDOT, ISTHA and CDOT experience preferred. Experience with Chicagoland counties and municipalities desirable.
  • Excellent communication, strong written, oral, and client relation skills, experience interacting with clients, agencies, and other project stakeholders.
  • Strong organization and leadership skills.
  • Ability to work independently and develop task deliverables in a complete and reviewable manner.

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in accordance with the State of Illinois Pay Transparency Act, Illinois Pay Transparency Law. The final agreed-upon compensation is based on numerous factors, including but not limited to individual education, qualifications, prior work experience, and geographic location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary, overtime, and bonuses.

Our benefits package is designed to take care of our employees and is compliant with the State of Illinois Paid Leave Act, Illinois Paid Leave Act. Benesch offers a generous paid time benefits plan that increases throughout your career plus several paid holidays. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision benefits. We also include company-paid life insurance, short term, and long-term disability plans. Benesch offers a 401K plan and profit-sharing contributions to the 401K plan. From insurance and retirement plan to our wellness programs, we provide employee benefits that meet your wants and needs.

Illinois Pay Range
$130,000-$175,000 USD

Why Benesch

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.

If you are limited in your ability or are unable to access Benesch's Careers website due to a physical disability or other impairment, you may request a reasonable accommodation by emailing TalentAcquisition@benesch.com. This option is only available to those in need of an accommodation due to a disability or other impairment. Please do not use this as an alternative method for general inquiries or status on applications, as you will not receive a response. Reasonable requests will be responded to as soon as possible on a case-by-case basis.

If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents linked here.

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We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is found.

External Recruiters and Staffing Agencies

Benesch shall have no obligation to compensate any external recruiter or search firm for candidate submissions made without a valid, current, and fully executed agreement. Submission of candidate information does not establish entitlement to a fee.

All recruiting activity must be coordinated and authorized through the Benesch Talent Acquisition team. Please direct all communications to TalentAcquisition@Benesch.com

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