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Central Illinois Branch Manager (Transportation Practice Leader)

Benesch · Springfield, IL; Peoria, IL; Bloomington, IL

Posted about 3 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
80 days
Benesch's roles stay open a median of 81 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
1% of Benesch's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Benesch
high
116 stale, 4 reposted of 122 open
Hiring momentum
144 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-23

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Benesch's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Benesch.

About this role

The Central Illinois Branch Manager will lead and grow Benesch's Transportation practice in the region, focusing on roadway and bridge design, traffic engineering, and transportation planning. Responsibilities include managing client relationships, directing multiple projects, and building a new team while contributing to strategic growth initiatives. The role offers significant leadership opportunities and the potential for ownership within the company.

Our read on this posting2.6out of 5
benefits
4/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Benesch as an employer.

What you need

  • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Planning, or a related discipline
  • Minimum of 10 years of industry experience
  • Strong background working with the Illinois DOT
  • Ability to write and prepare effective project proposals and non-technical documents
  • Demonstrate a thorough understanding of state and local design standards
  • Strong organization and leadership skills

Nice to have

  • Professional Engineer license in the State of Illinois or AICP certification
  • Experience with local agency clients
  • Located in central Illinois, preferably metro areas of Peoria, Bloomington, or Springfield

What you get

  • Generous paid time benefits plan that increases throughout your career
  • Several paid holidays
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Company-paid life insurance, short term, and long-term disability plans
  • 401K plan and profit-sharing contributions
  • Professional development, leadership training, and mentorship opportunities

Worth weighing

  • No specific salary figure provided, only a range
  • Role involves opening a new office which may present initial challenges
  • High level of responsibility with expectations for client development and project management

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Listed by Benesch on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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