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. 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.

Statistics show that women and underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for a position if they don’t meet 100% of the qualifications.

Traffic Senior Project Manager

We have an exciting career opportunity for a Traffic Senior Project Manager with our Civil Transportation Traffic team. In this role you will assist in the growth of our local team through marketing, responding to RFP’s, managing projects and teams. You will work on various transportation projects with state and local transportation agencies.

The ideal candidate has experience with traffic operations and safety in addition to comprehensive knowledge of local, state (CDOT) and federal (FHWA) standards and requirements. This position will have a hybrid work schedule and, when in the office, will work from our Denver, CO office. Assist in the growth of the Denver Transportation Team through marketing to identify opportunities and respond to RFP’s with winning proposals.

Leading teams to Manage project scopes and budgets. Manage project analysis and deliverables. Work in a collaborative environment, with team members, senior staff, and external clients. Interacting with clients, agencies, and other project stakeholders, including the DOT.

Licensed PE in the state of CO. Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.





Experience working with public agencies and/or municipalities. Senior manager experienced with building, managing and leading teams. Progressive experience with developing and overseeing the development of plans analysis and reports per DOT standards and requirements. Knowledge of project-specific software such as Synchro, HCS, SIM traffic, SIDRA, VISSM, etc. Knowledgeable with TIS reviews, signal warrants, signal timing, crash data analysis, and work zone safety.

Experience coordinating with contractors, designers, local agencies and CDOT on CMGC projects is a plus. Candidate knowledgeable with statewide traffic policies and FHWA requirements is preferred. 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. 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. From insurance and retirement plan to our wellness programs,



we provide employee advantages that meet your wants and needs. 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. 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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📌 Traffic Senior Project Manager (Picton)
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