Iowa Branch Manager
Benesch · Ames, IA; Des Moines, IA; Dubuque, IA; Waterloo, IA; Cedar Rapids, IA
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 80 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
- 2026-10-22
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 Iowa Branch Manager at Benesch will lead and grow the Transportation practice in Iowa, focusing on opening a new office and building a team. Responsibilities include managing client relationships, overseeing multiple projects, and contributing to strategic growth initiatives. The role requires effective communication and leadership skills, as well as a strong understanding of transportation-related engineering and planning.
- benefits
- 2/5
- 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 Iowa DOT
- Ability to write and prepare effective project proposals and non-technical documents
- Demonstrate understanding of state and local design standards
- Strong organization and leadership skills
Nice to have
- Professional Engineer license in the State of Iowa
- AICP certification
- Advanced experience in at least one of the Bureaus of Iowa DOT
- Experience with local agency clients
- Experience in business and client development
What you get
- Up to 9% retirement contribution for benefit-eligible employees
- Generous paid time off and parental leave for benefit-eligible employees
- Work schedules that support professional and personal life
- Professional development, leadership training, and mentorship opportunities
Worth weighing
- No specific salary listed
- Role involves opening a new office which may come with uncertainties
- High level of responsibility and visibility in the role
- Requires strong client relationship management skills
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Listed by Benesch on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-22. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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