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.
Minimum 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.
