Senior Project Manager - Roadway​/Highway Design

Job Description

CDM Smith currently has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Manager with previous experience managing roadway/highway transportation design projects to join and help lead our growing Pennsylvania Transportation group. In this position, you will manage complex transportation projects for major agencies in Pennsylvania, with the opportunity to grow our transportation portfolio in Pennsylvania. You will lead multi‑disciplined project teams, manage and deliver complex transportation design projects, develop the scope and budget for new project pursuits, assist with marketing and business development activities, and serve as a leader in our Pennsylvania Transportation Group.

We are open to filling this position out of our Harrisburg, Pittsburgh, or Wayne PA offices.

• Serve as the Senior Project Manager for design projects in our transportation program.
• Work with current staff to enhance our transportation services capabilities.
• Mentor staff and help expand our roadway/highway design practice in the greater PA market.
• Lead the development of project scopes, schedules, and budgets, and monitor and control project performance.
• Perform Quality Control/Quality Assurance of key deliverables related to transportation projects managed by others.
• Implement CDM Smith’s quality procedures throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assist with marketing and business development efforts to further expand our client base and project opportunities with Pennsylvania regional transportation agencies.

• 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.

• Bachelor's degree in civil, structural, transportation engineering, or related degree.
• PE license in PA.
• Previous experience managing transportation projects for PennDOT Districts: 4-0, 5-0, 8-0, 11-0 and/or central office.
• Previous experience managing transportation projects for the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission.
• Previous experience assisting with the proposal process and presenting/meeting with transportation clients.
• Strong experience meeting and working with Pennsylvania agencies, cities, and municipalities.

Amount of

Travel Required:

5%

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.