Mitigation Division Manager Jobs in Nebraska (NOW HIRING)

Benesch is searching for a highly motivated, detail-oriented Real Estate Public Projects Manager to support and manage real‑estate contract management and railroad operations, focusing on compliance, risk mitigation, and project execution.

This position is located at our Omaha, NE office. Our Omaha team enjoys a hybrid work schedule and a collaborative atmosphere when in the office.

• Support Benesch’s Railroad team by managing day‑to‑day real estate agreements, including public projects.
• Draft, review, and process engineering agreements, lease and license agreements, service letters, and supplemental documents.
• Assist with the development of engineering agreements, supplemental agreements, master agreements, and other related documents.
• Ensure all agreements meet railroad authority requirements and comply with applicable regulations.
• Coordinate with clients, municipalities, railroads, legal teams, and internal project managers to move agreements forward.
• Maintain detailed records of all active and historic agreements using systems such as contract management software and Benesch’s internal platforms.
• Ensure consistency and accuracy of data across agreements, billing, and internal reporting systems.
• Prepare and issue standard invoices, follow up on unpaid rents, and ensure billing aligns with contract terms.

• High school diploma required; Bachelor’s degree in Business, Real Estate, Public Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 3 or more years of experience in real estate, public infrastructure, or contract management.
• Strong knowledge of real estate documents, public infrastructure agreements, or railroad contracts.
• Familiarity with regulations and procedures for public‑private transportation projects.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow‑through.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; knowledge of contract management tools is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Map interpretation, document research, and database fluency preferred.

At Benesch, we offer a range of benefits for eligible employees, including insurance, retirement plans, wellness programs, and a Total Rewards package designed to support a healthy lifestyle.

• 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, and 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, and 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.

• Encouragement of team members to extend their impact beyond core responsibilities through employee resource groups and committees.
• Support for community service, student scholarships, and matching gift opportunities.

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.