Senior Project Manager - Transit Services

Job Description

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.

Employment Type

Regular

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.