Senior CEI Project Manager

Company Overview

CDM Smith is a leading engineering firm committed to an unparalleled employee experience. We provide challenging, inclusive work that fosters personal leadership, career growth, and development for every employee.

The Transportation Construction, Engineering and Inspection group assists in all levels of federal, public, private, and international organizations by offering construction services for transportation systems that reflect community needs. The CEI team in Houston, TX seeks a Senior Roadway and Bridge Transportation Engineer to:

• Lead and supervise construction inspection activities on roadway, bridge, drainage, erosion & control, and maintenance and traffic field site locations.
• Maintain relationships with clients and contractors to ensure construction activities are on schedule and meet contract requirements.
• Estimate manpower needs, schedule, and assign work to meet completion date deadlines set by client.
• Supervise the work of field inspection staff.
• Plan, develop, coordinate, and direct large and important construction projects or a construction project of major scope and complexity.
• Participate in new business development and maintain existing client relationships.
• Act as a mentor for junior level employees.
• Assist in developing and implementing new strategies to enhance our CEI capabilities.
• Keep abreast of new methods and developments affecting CDM Smith and recommend changes to current programs or implement new programs warranted by new developments.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Transportation, or Structural Engineering or related discipline.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license.
• 15 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required (frequency contingent on duties).
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

An appropriate and valid driver's license is required.

• Expert knowledge of computer-assisted design and drafting (CADD) 3D and 4D software and practices.
• Expert knowledge of engineering principles of design.
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft business software (Excel, Word, etc.).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Expert knowledge of federal, state and local regulations.
• Basic knowledge of design standards (AASHTO, NACTO, etc.).

20% - 40%

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.

CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries reserve the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, credit and motor vehicle checks when applicable. Background checks and drug testing may be conducted for suitable positions after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. No background check will be conducted prior to an interview.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.

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No – CDM Smith will not support sponsorship in the United States (e.g., H-1B or TN visas) for this position.