Project Manager - Transportation

Job Description CDM Smith is hiring in Tennessee! We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced seller-doer business development-oriented Project Manager to join our Transportation group in Knoxville, TN. CDM Smith has been providing transportation services in Tennessee for over 50 years. We are looking to expand our focus and market share in transportation planning with the TDOT and new municipal clients. Flexible and remote work opportunities are available! In This Position Managing and serving as Tennessee Transportation Project Manager on transportation planning projects including bicycle/pedestrian, transit, traffic, planning, new location/and widening local rural two-lane roadways, urban multi-lane roadways, multi-lane interstate and controlled access facilities with major interchanges and interchange types Arranging, facilitating and preparing for meetings and coordinating with major clients Building new business and managing relationships with key transportation leaders within TDOT and other major clients including municipalities and contractors for design build throughout Tennessee. Managing and assisting with strategic pursuits including proposal development and client meetings Preparing and managing design and construction contract specifications for transportation projects Being involved with budget, scope and schedule development, monitoring and adherence for tasks and projects managed Implementing quality procedures at project and task levels Being active in professional societies in which clients or potential clients are members Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree. 10 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. 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 Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, transportation engineering, or related degree. 10 minimum years of related experience in either Transit Planning or Transit Design or both combined PE License or AICP a plus Previous experience managing transit projects Previous experience managing urban design programs for multimodal transportation and pedestrian improvement projects. Previous experience assisting with the proposal process and presenting/meeting with transportation clients. Strong experience meeting and working with transit agencies. Amount Of Travel Required 5% 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr