Client Service Leader - Transportation Planning
Listed on 2026-06-24
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Engineering
Environmental Engineer, Civil Engineering, Environmental Compliance
Job Title
Job Title: Client Service Leader
- Transportation Planning
Job Site
Location:
Arizona
- Phoenix
- Develop new business and maintain high‑value relationships with key districts and divisions of ADOT and other local/regional clients for transportation planning and related services where opportunity exists.
- Develop and manage client teams that include project managers, technical specialists, national leaders, as well as junior staff to create strategic capture plans, proposal efforts, presentations, and other business development activities.
- Serve as a key member of the strategy team supporting growth in Arizona and other West US growth initiatives.
- Serve as a technical or project lead as needed or appropriate on projects of significant size and strategic importance.
- Be active in professional societies in which clients or potential clients are members.
- Be a strong leader internally and externally.
- 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.
- Bachelor's degree in Civil, Transportation, or Structural Engineering or related discipline.
- Previous experience in transportation planning/engineering business development in the state of Arizona with public clients such as ADOT and MPO/county/municipal agencies. Aviation experience a plus.
- PE, PTOE, AICP and/or other transportation-related certifications.
- Excellent communication, networking, and team building skills.
Visa Sponsorship Available: No – We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position.
Amount of Travel Required15%
Additional CompensationAll bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.
Work Location OptionsHybrid Work Options may be considered for successful candidate.
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EEO StatementWe 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.
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