Senior Project Manager - Transit Services

Senior Project Manager - Transit Services

CDM Smith currently has an exciting opportunity for a Transit Senior Project Manager with previous experience managing transportation projects to join and help lead our growing South Florida Transportation group. In this position, you will manage complex transit projects for statewide transit agencies. You will lead multi-disciplined project teams, develop the scope and budget for transportation projects, assist with marketing and business development activities. This position can be based in any of our South Florida Offices - Plantation, Miami or Boca Raton. As an important team member, you will serve our clients and deliver on exciting opportunities by :

• Serving as the Senior Project Manager for transit projects for either Rail or Bus Rapid Transit or even both types of projects.
• Working with current staff to enhance our transportation services capabilities.
• Mentoring staff and helping to expand our transit and program management practice.
• Leading the development of project scopes, schedules, and budgets, and monitoring and controlling project performance.
• Assisting with marketing and business development efforts to further expand our clients base and project opportunities with Florida region transportation agencies.

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 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.

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.

Additional Compensation

All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.

Business Unit

NAU

Group

TSG

Assignment Category

Fulltime-Regular

Employment Type

Regular

Visa Sponsorship Available

No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position