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Corridor Manager Jobs in Nebraska (NOW HIRING)

Benesch

Transportation Project Manager

Kearney, NE

This project is ongoing and will expand the corridor to a four-lane expressway between York and ... Serving as a project manager on transportation (state and municipal highway/roadway) projects ...

Benesch

Transportation Project Manager

Lincoln, NE · On-site

This project is ongoing and willexpand the corridor to a four-lane expressway between York and ... Serving as a project manager on transportation (state and municipal highway/roadway) projects ...

Benesch

Transportation Engineering Leader

Lincoln, NE · On-site

$39K - $50K/yr

Strong project and people management skills are required. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years ... This project is ongoing and willexpand the corridor to a four-lane expressway between York and ...

Benesch

Transportation Engineering Leader

Omaha, NE

$74K - $98K/yr

Strong project and people management skills are required. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years ... This project is ongoing and will expand the corridor to a four-lane expressway between York and ...

Benesch

Transportation Engineering Leader

Lincoln, NE

$67K - $89K/yr

Strong project and people management skills are required. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years ... This project is ongoing and will expand the corridor to a four-lane expressway between York and ...

Benesch

Transportation Project Engineer

Omaha, NE

$64K - $84K/yr

This project is ongoing and will expand the corridor to a four-lane expressway between York and ... Manage and maintain project documentation What You Will Need * Bachelor of Science in Civil ...

Benesch

Transportation Project Engineer

Lincoln, NE · On-site

This project is ongoing and willexpand the corridor to a four-lane expressway between York and ... Manage and maintain project documentation What You Will Need * Bachelor of Science in Civil ...

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What is a corridor manager?

Corridor Managers are professionals responsible for overseeing and coordinating activities within specific transportation or infrastructure corridors, such as highways, rail lines, or utility routes. Their duties often include planning, development, maintenance, and ensuring that the corridor operates efficiently and safely. They collaborate with various stakeholders, such as government agencies, contractors, and local communities, to address issues like traffic flow, land use, and environmental impact. Corridor Managers play a crucial role in long-term strategic planning and in resolving conflicts that may arise within the corridor. Their work helps ensure that vital transportation and utility routes continue to serve public and commercial needs effectively.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a corridor manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Corridor Manager, you need strong project management, transportation planning, and analytical skills, often backed by a degree in urban planning, civil engineering, or a related field. Familiarity with GIS software, transportation modeling tools, and regulatory frameworks is typically required. Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving abilities help facilitate collaboration between agencies and communities. These skills and qualities are vital for effectively coordinating infrastructure projects, improving corridor efficiency, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

What are some common challenges faced by a corridor manager, and how can they be addressed?

Corridor Managers often encounter challenges related to coordinating multiple stakeholders, such as local authorities, transportation agencies, and community groups, to ensure smooth operations within a designated corridor. Balancing competing interests, managing tight timelines, and adapting to unexpected disruptions (like construction delays or policy changes) are frequent hurdles. Successful Corridor Managers use strong communication skills, proactive planning, and collaborative problem-solving to address these challenges, ensuring that projects remain on track and corridor objectives are met.

What is the difference between Corridor Manager vs Project Coordinator?

AspectCorridor ManagerProject Coordinator
CredentialsRelevant industry certifications, project management experienceCertifications like CAPM or PMP often preferred, similar experience
Work EnvironmentFieldwork along transportation corridors, site visitsOffice and site coordination, administrative tasks
Employer & IndustryTransportation, infrastructure, government agenciesConstruction, engineering firms, project management firms
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding roles in corridor management, career optionsComparing project support roles in infrastructure projects

While both Corridor Managers and Project Coordinators work within infrastructure projects, Corridor Managers focus on overseeing transportation corridors, ensuring project alignment and stakeholder coordination. Project Coordinators handle day-to-day project support, scheduling, and administrative tasks. The roles often overlap in skills and certifications but differ in scope and focus.

What job categories do people searching Corridor Manager jobs in Nebraska look for?

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Transportation Project Manager

Benesch

Kearney, NE

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 3 days ago

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!

Transportation Project Manager

Our Nebraska Division is seeking to hire a Transportation Project Manager. This is an experienced position involving exciting, challenging, and complex assignments with opportunities for growth. The ideal candidate will be a Seller/Doer and maintain good industry connections and relationships. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience in design of roadways, highways, and interstates from preliminary to final.

Location

This role offers flexibility in office location, with a preference for candidates based in central Nebraska. We also welcome applicants located in Omaha, Lincoln, or Bellevue.

Key Projects Across Nebraska

Some examples of past and current projects that our Roadway team is working on:

Lincoln South Beltway: Benesch served as the lead consultant for the $352 million Lincoln South Beltway project in Nebraska, providing environmental assessment, design, geotechnical services, and construction support. The project completed Lincoln's circumferential transportation network, improving regional connectivity and reducing urban congestion through 43 miles of roadway, 23 bridges, and multiple interchanges.

US-81: This project is ongoing and will expand the corridor to a four-lane expressway between York and Columbus.  Benesch is the lead consultant and responsible for providing roadway and bridge design.

US-26: This project is ongoing and will Focus on expanding the corridor to a four-lane expressway between Minatare and US-385.   Benesch is the lead consultant and responsible for providing roadway, drainage, and bridge design.

The Impact You Will Have
  • Serving as a project manager on transportation (state and municipal highway/roadway) projects, having key responsibilities for project pursuit and delivery, including management of scopes, budgets and schedules.
  • Managing project teams and technical staff including mentoring of other professionals and student interns.
  • Contributing to Nebraska, regional, and corporate strategic growth initiatives.
  • Participate in Business Development and Marketing, including championing relationships with key public agency and private sector clients, networking, preparation of SOQs, proposals, and contracts.
  • Representing Benesch at industry and professional engagement events.
  • Identifying opportunities and leading strategic project pursuits.
  • Leading and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Present findings thorough written and verbal communications skills, including public speaking at information meetings, client meetings, and interviews.
  • Preparing and assisting with grant applications.
What We Are Looking For
  • B.S. Degree in Engineering, or related, and a Professional Engineering License in Nebraska (or the ability to obtain one upon hire) are required.
  • Excellent communication, strong written, oral, and client relation skills, experience interacting with clients, agencies, and other project stakeholders.
  • Experience in making presentations before elected officials and advisory boards, attending conferences, and participating in interviews.
  • Strong organization and leadership skills.
  • Prepare technical analysis within a variety of specialist areas such as transit plans, transit operational analyses, multimodal subarea/corridor studies, modal compliance, transit grants management, and special transit studies, among others.
  • Experienced in 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.
  • Ability to work independently and develop task deliverables in a complete and reviewable manner.
  • Experienced in the public bidding process.
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.

Explore our full benefits here: Click here 

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.

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

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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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