CDM Smith

Transportation Client Service Leader

CDM Smith • $115K — $201K *
Transportation
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; equivalent experience may be considered.
  • 12 years of related experience preferred.
  • Strong project management and business development experience in transportation engineering is a plus.
  • Existing relationships with MoDOT are highly desirable.
  • PE license is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain high-value client relationships in Kansas and Missouri.
  • Lead business development activities and strategies to increase sales.
  • Manage client teams for project proposals and presentations.
  • Participate actively in strategy team for regional growth initiatives.
  • Serve as project lead on significant and strategic projects.
  • Engage with professional societies relevant to clients and prospects.
  • Exhibit strong leadership both internally and externally.

Benefits

  • Dynamic team environment.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Active involvement in professional societies.
  • Potential for leadership roles in significant projects.
  • Flexibility in working arrangements with low travel requirements.
Full Job Description
Job Description

CDM Smith currently has a new opportunity for a Client Service Leader within our West Transportation Group to lead our Kansas and Missouri transportation practice. In this position, you will work with a dynamic team to continue building our transportation business. You will lead the development of a business strategy for the increase of sales with our existing clients and developing new clients across the greater Kansas/Missouri region. This position leads the business development activities, oversees overall client service, represents CDM Smith on transportation related boards or organizations, and serves as a leader in your office and throughout the organization.

As a member of this team, you would contribute to CDM Smith's mission by:
  • Developing new business and maintaining high-value relationships with clients for services in the greater Kansas/Missouri market and others where you see opportunity.
  • Developing and managing client teams that include project managers, technical specialists, national leaders, as well as junior staff to develop strategic capture plans, proposal efforts, presentations, and other efforts of business development.
  • Serving as a key member of our strategy team promoting growth in the Kansas/Missouri area as well as supporting other West Transportation Group growth initiatives.
  • Serving as a technical or project lead as needed on projects of significant size and strategic importance.
  • Being active in professional societies in which clients or potential clients are members.
  • Being a strong leader internally and externally.

Skills & Abilities

  • Expert knowledge of corporate governance practices, organization design principles, accounting principles, finance, supply chain management, and organization management.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to understand highly complex technical, professional and business materials.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree.
  • 12 years of related experience.
  • 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

  • Progressive project management and business development experience with transportation engineering projects, including existing relationships with MoDOT
  • PE strongly preferred

Amount of Travel Required

10% or less
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
Pay Range Max

USD $201,635.00
Pay Range Min

USD $115,211.00

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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