Transportation Planner 8

CDM Smith • Fairfax, VA

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

CDM Smith is hiring a Transportation Planner to support its transportation planning work and federal contracting growth. The position gathers, compiles, and analyzes transportation, demographic, economic, land-use, environmental, and traffic data to develop or improve models for existing and proposed transportation systems across modes. It also supports sales and delivery for U.S. Department of Transportation contracting opportunities, from identifying and pursuing opportunities through proposal development, partner coordination, and project delivery oversight.

The role provides technical guidance, quality review, and mentoring for junior staff; contributes to the firm's transportation growth strategy and technical knowledge management; develops white papers and technical publications; and engages with clients, government officials, industry contacts, and prospective teaming partners. The position is hybrid, with the option to work from home up to two days per week as permitted. No travel is required.

Requirements

• At least a bachelor's degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering, Urban, Community or Regional Planning, or a related field, plus 15 years of progressive experience as a Transportation Planner or in a related role; alternatively, a master's degree or equivalent in one of these fields plus 14 years of experience.
• At least 10 years of experience serving as a thought leader, publishing articles, and serving in leadership roles in transportation safety-related professional organizations.
• At least 14 years of experience leading federal and state transportation safety, operations, policy, and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) programs.
• Experience leading at least two major Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Technical Expertise and Support Services initiatives.
• At least one PMI, ESRI, or RSP certification.
• Expert knowledge of transportation principles and methods for moving people or goods, and of current transportation trends and issues, including relative costs and benefits.
• Expert knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
• Expert knowledge of practical regional and community planning, including applying principles, techniques, procedures, models, and equipment to the study or design of movement of people, goods, and services.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Gather, compile, and analyze transportation demographic, economic, land-use, environmental, and traffic data.
• Create moderate- to high-complexity models for existing and proposed transportation systems across modes, and review existing models and recommend improvements.
• Identify federal transportation agencies and contracts that align with CDM Smith's strengths and growth strategy.
• Coordinate sales strategies for federal contracting opportunities, including bench and IDIQ contracts.
• Collaborate with sales staff to develop proposals responding to current and potential client requests for proposals.
• Review draft proposals for adherence to firm, industry, and applicable state, local, and federal regulations and best practices.
• Oversee federal contracting opportunities through delivery, coordinating clients, delivery teams, prime contractors, and subconsultant partners.
• Oversee project performance, quality assurance, and delivery in alignment with contract scope, schedule, and cost.
• Provide technical guidance and training to junior staff, perform QA/QC of junior- to mid-level staff work, and mentor staff.
• Contribute to CDM Smith's transportation growth strategy, especially in the federal transportation market.
• Develop white papers for the firm's technical knowledge management and submit technical papers to technical journals.
• Meet with current and prospective clients to review transportation planning needs.
• Attend conferences and symposia, including TRB, to increase the visibility of the firm's products and services in collaboration with sales staff.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external clients and industry contacts.
• Collaborate with clients and government officials to clarify technical questions and provide updates to management.
• Meet with potential teaming partners, evaluate team organization, and formalize teaming agreements.

Benefits

• The company describes an employee experience that supports career growth and development, personal leadership, and a challenging, progressive, and inclusive work environment.
• The company states that it provides tools and resources to help employees do their best and prioritizes taking care of employees and their families.

What This Job Offers

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