Senior Project Manager - Roadway/Highway/Bridge Design

CDM Smith • Chicago, IL

8h

About The Position

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead and help grow its Illinois Transportation group. The role manages complex roadway, highway, and bridge transportation design projects for major Illinois agencies and supports the expansion of the company’s transportation portfolio in Illinois. The position leads multidisciplinary project teams, develops scopes and budgets for new pursuits, and contributes to marketing and business development.

The Senior Project Manager serves as a leader in the Illinois Transportation Group, works with staff to enhance transportation capabilities, and mentors employees while expanding the roadway, highway, and bridge design practice in the greater Illinois market. The role also oversees project scope, schedule, budget, and performance, performs quality control and quality assurance on key deliverables, and implements CDM Smith quality procedures throughout the project lifecycle. The position may be based in the Chicago or Lisle, Illinois office. Domestic and/or international travel may be required, with travel expected to be 10% or less.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent additional directly related experience in lieu of a degree.
• 13 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, depending on duties, responsibilities, workload, and project demands.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, structural, or transportation engineering, or a related degree.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Illinois.
• Experience managing transportation projects for IDOT Districts and/or the Tollway.
• Experience assisting with the proposal process and presenting to or meeting with transportation clients.
• Strong experience working with Illinois agencies, cities, and municipalities.

Responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior