Client Service Leader - Transportation Design

Client Service Leader - Transportation Design

CDM Smith currently has a new opportunity for a Client Service Leader to lead our transportation design practice in Texas. In this position, you will work with a dynamic team to continue building our transportation design business. You will lead the development of a business strategy for the increase of sales with our existing clients and developing new clients across Texas. This position leads our business development activities, oversees overall client service, represents CDM Smith on transportation-related boards or organizations, and serves as a leader in the office and throughout the organization.

CDM Smith has been providing transportation services to our clients for over 50 years. Our transportation services have spanned the areas of transportation design, traffic engineering, feasibility studies, corridor planning, NEPA, and CE&I projects. As a member of this team, you would contribute to CDM Smith's mission by :

• Developing new business and maintaining high-value relationships with key districts and divisions of TxDOT and other local / regional clients for highway, roadway, and bridge / structural projects where you see opportunity.
• 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 Texas as well as supporting other West US growth initiatives.
• Serving as a technical or project lead as needed or appropriate 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

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Transportation, or Structural Engineering or related discipline.

Professional engineering (PE) license.

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

Previous business development experience in transportation planning / engineering and roadway design in the state of Texas with public clients such as TxDOT and county / municipal agencies.

Excellent communication, networking, and team building skills.

Amount of Travel Required

15%

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.