Senior Project Manager - Transportation Planning

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Senior Project Manager – Transportation Planning

South Carolina – Greenville, Columbia, North Charleston (or Charleston)

CDM Smith has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Manager with experience managing transportation planning projects to help lead our growing South Carolina Transportation group. In this role you will oversee multi‑modal work assignments to ensure client objectives are achieved, lead multidisciplinary project teams, develop scopes and budgets, 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.

• Serve as Senior Project Manager on transportation planning projects, including Feasibility Studies, Long Range Transportation Plans, Corridor Studies, PEL Studies, Corridor Management Plans, and NEPA Analysis.
• Collaborate with current staff to enhance transportation and transit planning services capabilities in South Carolina.
• Lead the development of project scopes, schedules, and budgets while monitoring and controlling project performance.
• Assist with marketing and business development efforts to expand our client base and project opportunities with South Carolina transportation agencies.
• Oversee multi‑modal work assignments to ensure client objectives are achieved.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams and support strategic, long‑term transportation goals through client and community engagement.

• 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; frequency depends on duties and project demands.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

• 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.

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. 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.