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Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world.
Job Description
CDM Smith currently has an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager with previous experience managing transportation design projects to join and help lead our growing West Transportation Group. In this position, you will manage multi-disciplined project teams, support planning and design activities, develop scopes of work and budgets, and assist with marketing and business development activities of complex transportation road, highway and transit projects for major transportation agencies in the West Pacific region.
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As a member of this team, you would contribute to CDM Smith's mission by:
Managing and serving as the Project Manager on major road, highway, transit design transportation projects.
Support marketing and business development efforts to further expand our clients and opportunities with West Pacific Region transportation agencies.
Building teams to match the project needs including selecting internal team members and establishing teaming partnerships with respective industry firms.
Mentoring staff to enhance our transportation services capabilities.
Assisting in identifying potential new staff to help expand our transportation practice.
Development of scope, schedule and budget for transportation design projects.
Monitoring and controlling projects to ensure financial performance.
Ensuring project deliverables meet quality standards for the firm and the client.
Implementing Quality Analysis/Quality Control of key deliverables related to projects managed and assistance on projects managed by others.
Overseeing adherence to the firm’s quality procedures at the project level.
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.
Possesses in-depth knowledge of project goals, drivers, strategies, risks and opportunities.
Demonstrates good communications skills, both verbal and written.
Possesses ability to interact with varying levels of staff, as well as vendors.
Good interpersonal and presentation skills for interacting with team members and clients.
Ability to deal with many people, and process a large volume of requests as necessary.
Good personal computer skills including proficiency in MS Word and Excel.
Demonstrates good organizational skills to balance and prioritize work.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree.
4 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, transportation, or structural engineering
Professional transportation engineering experience for a private consulting firm.
Professional engineering (PE) license.
Previous experience managing roadway, highway, BRT, and/or light rail transportation engineering projects for state, county, and municipal clients (including Caltrans and NDOT) strongly preferred.
Previous experience assisting with the proposal process and presenting/meeting with state, county, and municipal transportation clients, including Caltrans and NDOT.
Excellent communication, networking, and team building skills.
Amount of Travel Required
10% or less
EEO Statement
We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Background Check and Drug Testing Information
CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.
Massachusetts Applicants
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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.
Pay Range Max
USD $182,978.00
Pay Range Min
USD $104,562.00
Responsibilities
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.
Possesses in-depth knowledge of project goals, drivers, strategies, risks and opportunities.
Demonstrates good communications skills, both verbal and written.
Possesses ability to interact with varying levels of staff, as well as vendors.
Good interpersonal and presentation skills for interacting with team members and clients.
Ability to deal with many people, and process a large volume of requests as necessary.
Good personal computer skills including proficiency in MS Word and Excel.
Demonstrates good organizational skills to balance and prioritize work.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree.
4 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.
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