Public Project Representative
Benesch is a growing, multi-disciplined planning, engineering, and professional services firm. They are currently seeking a motivated individual to join their Railroad team as a Public Project Representative, where the individual will engage in various construction management activities and contribute to the development and success of rail projects.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the project team to ensure the successful execution of construction management activities
- Contribute to the development and implementation of project plans, strategies, and schedules
- Ensure completion of assigned tasks within the allotted schedule and budget while also reviewing and ensuring the adequacy of the budget and schedule as per project requirements
- Conduct thorough assessments and inspections of construction sites to ensure compliance with project specifications and industry standards
- Prepare comprehensive reports and documentation, accurately capturing project progress, challenges, and solutions
- Collaborate with stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies, to maintain positive working relationships
- Assist in resolving any issues or conflicts that arise during project development and construction phases
- Stay updated on industry trends, regulations, and best practices, continually expanding your knowledge and expertise
- Support the team in implementing innovative solutions and strategies to optimize project outcomes
Skills
- Minimum High School Diploma required, AAS preferred
- A desire to build a career in construction management within the railroad/engineering industry
- Proficient application of construction fundamentals, employing sound principles to project execution
- Sound knowledge of construction instruments and tools, leveraging their potential to support project objectives
- Solid understanding of measurement techniques, facilitating accurate quantification and assessment of construction work
- Strong knowledge of applicable codes and standards, ensuring compliance and adherence to industry regulations
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders
- Detail-oriented mindset, ensuring accuracy and precision in project assessments, documentation, and reporting
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively to overcome challenges
- Strong organizational skills allow you to manage multiple tasks and priorities concurrently
- A team-oriented approach, fostering collaboration and cooperation among project team members
Benefits
- Insurance
- Retirement plans
- Wellness programs
- 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
- 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%)
- 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
- Community service
- Student scholarships
- Matching gift opportunities
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