Project Manager - Transportation

Project Manager - Transportation CDM Smith - 3.8 Knoxville, TN Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Qualifications Business development management Civil engineering Construction specifications Sales proposal development Business development within consulting Public transit development projects Construction contract administration Construction project management Meeting scheduling Managing design projects Proposal writing Presentation skills Bachelor's degree Engineering project budget management Team management Business development within government Budget development Client management Contracts Meeting facilitation Bachelor's degree in civil engineering Managing projects AICP Certification Project contract management Transportation infrastructure projects Senior level Professional Engineer Civil Engineering Urban design 10 years Full 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, you will be: 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 For more information about our Project Management roles, tools and culture, please visit this website https://bit.ly/2UC8V16 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. 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