Transportation Client Service Leader

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Job Description CDM Smith currently has a new opportunity for a Client Service Leader within our Transportation West Group to lead sales efforts for our transportation practice in Washington state. In this position, you will work with a dynamic team to continue building our transportation business. You will lead the development of a business strategy to increase sales with our existing clients and to develop new clients across the greater Seattle region. This position leads the business development activities, oversees overall client service, represents CDM Smith on transportation related boards or organizations, and serves as a leader in our office and throughout the organization. As a member of this team, you would contribute to CDM Smith’s mission by: Developing new business for transportation related services, and maintaining high‑value relationships with clients for services in the greater Seattle market and others where you see opportunities. Developing and managing client teams that include project managers, technical specialists, national leaders, as well as junior staff to develop strategic capture plans, proposal efforts, presentations, and other efforts of business development. Serving as a key member of our strategy team promoting growth in the WA area as well as supporting other Transportation West Group growth initiatives. Serving as a technical or project lead as needed on projects of significant size and strategic importance. Being active in professional societies in which clients or potential clients are members. Being a strong leader internally and externally. Minimum Qualifications 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 PE, AICP, and/or other transportation related certifications. Transit engineering or planning experience at an engineering consulting firm in the WA market, including project work and business development experience with state, county, and municipal transportation and transit agencies in WA, including WSDOT, Sound Transit, SDOT, and King County Metro. Excellent communication, networking and team building skills. Amount Of Travel Required 20% 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. 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. 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. 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. Pay Range Minimum $138,258 Pay Range Maximum $241,966 Additional Pay Range Information The pay range for this position is listed above. This pay range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels for this position based on the geographic location assigned to the position. Please note that pay ranges vary based on geographic location. In addition to geographic location, the company considers several other factors when extending an offer including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, the candidate’s work experience, education/training and key skills. Additional Compensation All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position. No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position #J-18808-Ljbffr CDM Smith