Job Description
CDM Smith currently has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Manager with previous experience managing transportation planning projects to join and help lead our growing South Florida Transportation group. In this position, you will manage multi-modal work assignments to assure client goals are met. You will lead multi-disciplined project teams, develop the scope and budget for multi-disciplined transportation projects (roadway and transit), and assist with marketing and business development activities.
**This position can be based in any of our South Florida Offices - Plantation, Miami or Boca Raton**
As an important team member, you will serve our clients and deliver on exciting opportunities by:
• Serving as the Senior Project Manager for transportation planning projects included in CDM’s span of services (Bus, Rail, complete streets, project development)
• Working with current staff to enhance our transportation and transit planning services capabilities in South Florida.
• 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 Florida region 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 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 engineering, transportation planning/engineering, urban and regional planning or related degree.
• 15 minimum years of related experience in Transportation/Transit Planning or related
• PE License or AICP a plus
• Previous experience managing transit, transportation, and multi-modal projects
• Previous experience managing urban design programs for multimodal transportation projects.
• Previous experience assisting with the proposal process and presenting/meeting with transportation clients.
• Strong communication and presentation skills
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 is 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, 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.
Additional Compensation
All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.