Job Description

CDM Smith currently has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Transit Project Manager with previous experience managing transit & rail projects to join our growing Transportation West Group in Washington State. In this position, you will manage complex transit projects for statewide transit agencies. You will lead multi-disciplined project teams, develop the scope and budget for projects, and assist with marketing and business development activities.

As an important team member, you will serve our clients and deliver on exciting opportunities by:

• Serving as the Senior Project Manager for transit projects for Rail and/or Bus Rapid Transit projects
• Working with current staff to enhance our transportation services capabilities
• Mentoring staff and helping to expand our transit and program management practice
• Leading the development of project scopes, schedules, and budgets, and monitoring and controlling project performance
• Assisting with marketing and business development efforts to further expand our clients base and project opportunities with city, county, and state transportation agencies

Skills & Abilities

• Experience working with project management methodology including budget development, project planning, control and assurance methodologies, project management software and finance and accounting concepts and practices.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Possesses in-depth knowledge of project goals, drivers, strategies, risks and opportunities.
• Good interpersonal and presentation skills for interacting with team members and clients.
• Ability to interact with many people and process a large volume of requests as necessary.
• Excellent personal computer skills including strong knowledge in MS Word and Excel.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills to balance and prioritize work.

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 is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending 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 or transportation engineering, or related degree.
• PE or AICP licensure
• 10+ years of Transit Planning or Transit Design experience
• Previous experience managing light rail transit and/or bus rapid transit projects for Sound Transit
• Previous experience working with local transportation agencies such as SDOT, King County Metro, and WSDOT

Amount of Travel Required

10% or less
Pay Range Min

USD $138,258.00
Pay Range Max

USD $241,966.00
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
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