CDM Smith

Senior Project Manager - Transportation Planning

CDM Smith$120K — $211K *
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; equivalent experience may substitute for degree.
  • 10 years of relevant project management experience in transportation planning required.
  • PMP (PMI), CCM, or DBIA certification required within 12 months of hire.
  • Preferred: Bachelor's in civil engineering, urban planning, or related field.
  • Preferred: 15 years in transportation or transit planning, with PE License or AICP certification.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as Senior Project Manager for various transportation planning projects.
  • Lead multidisciplinary project teams to achieve client objectives.
  • Develop project scopes, schedules, and budgets while monitoring performance.
  • Assist in marketing and business development to expand client base.
  • Collaborate with staff to enhance transit planning services.

Benefits

  • Flexible office location in multiple South Carolina cities (Greenville, Columbia, North Charleston).
  • Opportunity to lead diverse and impactful transportation projects.
  • Engagement with public agencies and community partners.
  • Professional development opportunities through certification and growth.
Full Job Description
Job Description

CDM Smith currently has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Manager with experience managing transportation planning projects to join and help lead our growing South Carolina Transportation group. In this position, you will oversee multi-modal work assignments to ensure client objectives are achieved. You will lead multidisciplinary project teams, develop scopes and budgets for transportation projects, and assist with marketing and business development activities. Direct engagement with clients, public agencies, and community partners is essential for facilitating project delivery and supporting strategic, long-term transportation goals.
This position can be based in any of our South Carolina Offices - Greenville, Columbia, North Charleston
As an important team member, you will serve our clients and deliver on exciting opportunities by:
• Serving as Senior Project Manager on transportation planning projects within CDM Smith's range of offerings, including Feasibility Studies, Long Range Transportation Plans, Corridor Studies, PEL Studies, Corridor Management Plans, and NEPA Analysis.
• Collaborating with current staff to enhance our transportation and transit planning services capabilities in South Carolina.
• Leading the development of project scopes, schedules, and budgets, while monitoring and controlling project performance.
• Assisting with marketing and business development efforts to further expand our client base and project opportunities with South Carolina transportation agencies.

Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree.
• 10 years of related experience.
• PMP (PMI), CCM, or DBIA certification is required (within 12 months of hire or promotion onto the Approved Project Manager list).
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel depends on specific duties, responsibilities, and essential functions of the position, which may vary based on workload and project demands.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, transportation planning/engineering, urban and regional planning, or a related field.
• At least 15 years of related experience in transportation or transit planning.
• PE License or AICP certification.
• Previous experience managing transit, transportation, or multi-modal projects.
• Previous experience assisting with the proposal process and presenting or meeting with transportation clients.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated experience in project management and organization, including budgeting, scheduling, risk management, quality control and assurance, familiarity with project management software, and knowledge of finance and accounting principles.

Amount of Travel Required

10% or less
Pay Range Min

USD $120,973.00
Pay Range Max

USD $211,723.00
Additional Pay Range Information

CDM Smith is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. This pay range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels for the geographic location assigned to the position. In addition to geographic location, a candidate's salary is determined by several other factors including, but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, relevant work experience, skills, required certifications, and education/training.
Additional Compensation

All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.
Visa Sponsorship Available

No-We will not support sponsorship in the United States, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position
Agency Disclaimer

All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Talent Acquisition Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Talent Acquisition Team will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.

About CDM Smith

CDM Smith is an engineering and construction company that provides a wide range of services to clients in the public and private sectors. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. CDM Smith offers services in areas such as water resources, transportation, environmental engineering, and more. The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. CDM Smith has offices throughout the United States and around the world.
Learn more about CDM Smith
Size
5,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1986

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