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Overview42355BRRequisition ID: 42355BRBusiness Unit: NAUJob Description: Are you a proven Senior Project Manager ready to take the next big step in your career? The Transportation Project Management & Commercial Leader (PMCL) role within our Transportation North Group (TNG) offers the opportunity to move beyond project management and become a key player in the overall success of our transportation practice.This is more than project management—it’s your chance to step into strategic leadership, with visibility across the practice and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on CDM Smith’s success within TNG. If you’re seeking a challenge that combines greater responsibility, career advancement, and the ability to shape the future of transportation delivery, the PMCL role is the platform to elevate your career.We are open to filling this position with a candidate being tied to our Chicago IL or Indianapolis IN offices.ResponsibilitiesLead and mentor a high-performing team of project managers, building capability and setting the standard for excellence.Drive successful project outcomes for clients across complex, large-scale transportation and transit projects.Strengthen client relationships by serving as a trusted advisor and ensuring top-tier service fluence business performance, playing a direct role in maximizing long-term profitability and growth.Supervise 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 includes work across various states and with DOTs, municipal agencies, toll agencies and transit organizations.Provide interpretation of monthly performance figures to support overall business unit management and to help project managers resolve issues and improve performance.Direct and supervise project management staff to coach timely, effective, and efficient performance of responsibilities.Drive consistent project management practices and procedures in alignment with CDM Smith PM requirements and those of the group.Manage transportation design projects potentially including DOT, turnpike, large municipality, county, and transit agency clients.Support, inspire, elevate and reward team members.QualificationsMinimum 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. Frequency depends on duties and workload.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 for various clients within the northeast/northcentral regions.Strong Project Management experience including scope, schedule, and budget development and 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 emphasizing profitability, quality deliverables, and legendary client service.Current PM certification (PMP, CCM or DBIA) or ability to acquire within 12 months of hire.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Additional InformationEEO 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 locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy-related 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.Why CDM Smith? Check out this video and find out why our team loves to work here! (Us! CDM Smith – where amazing career journeys unfold.Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so. Where it’s a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family.Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world.Job Site LocationIllinois - ChicagoAdditional DetailsAgency 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-RegularVisa Sponsorship Available: No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this positionBackground Check and Drug Testing Information: CDM Smith may require background checks and drug testing where applicable. Timing varies by country; job offers typically precede background checks for positions outside the United States. Additional checks may be required during employment.Pay Range Minimum: $125,549Pay Range Maximum: $219,710Additional 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 to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment. Violations are subject to penalties. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-06