Project management commercial leader - transportation practice

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41908BR

Requisition ID

41908BR

Business Unit

NAU

Job Description

The Transportation PMCL within the TNG is a key role in managing and building a high-performing Project Management Team through effective leadership and teamwork to successfully deliver projects and client service, while maximizing the long-term profitability of the firm.

We are open to filling this position with a candidate being tied to any of our offices within Transportation North Group region in the states: MN, IA, WI, IL, MI, IN, OH, WV, VA, PA, MD, DE, NJ, NY, CT, MA, RI, VT, NH, ME.

Primary Responsibilities For This Role Include

• Supervising a team of Senior Project Managers in the day-to-day operation of transportation projects including: project delivery performance, pricing strategies, risk management, forecasting and budgeting, and performance reporting. This PMCL's portfolio of projects would potentially include work with various DOTs, municipal agencies, turnpikes and transit organizations.
• Providing interpretation of monthly performance figures to support the overall business unit management and to the project managers to resolve project issues and improve project performance.
• Directing and supervising project management staff to provide coaching on timely, effective, and efficient performance of project managers' responsibilities.
• Driving consistent project management practices and procedures in alignment with CDM Smith PM requirements and those of the group.
• Managing transportation design projects to potentially include DOT, turnpike, large municipality, county, and transit agency clients.
• Supporting, inspiring, elevating and rewarding team members.
  
  

Job Title

Project Management & Commercial Leader - Transportation Practice

Group

TNG

Employment Type

Regular

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, transportation, or Structural Engineering or related discipline.
• Professional engineering (PE) license.
• 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.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Recent experience managing transportation road, highway, bridge and/or transit design projects, ideally for various clients within our current TNG portfolio.
• Strong Project Management experience including: the development of scope, schedule, and budget, and the subsequent monitoring of cost and schedule.
• Previous experience managing a team of Project Managers.
• Business development skills and experience such as client service and proposal preparation.
• Leadership skills to drive a culture that emphasizes profitability, quality deliverables, and legendary client service.
• Current PM certification (either PMP, CCM or DBIA), or the ability to acquire said certification within 12 months of hire.
• Strong verbal and written communication 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.

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Job Site Location:

United States - Nationwide

Agency Disclaimer

All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Recruitment Center Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Recruiting Center Team (RCT) will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.

Amount Of Travel Required

10%

Assignment Category

Fulltime-Regular

Visa Sponsorship Available

No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position

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.

Pay Range Minimum

$133,016

Pay Range Maximum

$246,043

Additional Compensation

All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.

Work Location Options:

Hybrid Work Options may be considered for successful candidate.

Massachusetts Applicants

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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