Senior Project Manager - Roadway/Highway/Bridge Design

CDM Smith – where career journeys unfold through meaningful projects, supportive co-workers, and a commitment to personal growth and well-being. Our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive, and inclusive work environment that fosters leadership, career development, and diverse perspectives.

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager with experience managing roadway, highway, and bridge transportation design projects to join and lead our growing Illinois Transportation group. In this role, you will manage complex transportation projects for major Illinois agencies, grow our transportation portfolio, lead multi-disciplined project teams, and contribute to marketing and business development efforts. This position can be filled out of our Chicago or Lisle, IL offices.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Senior Project Manager for design projects in our transportation program.
• Work with current staff to enhance our transportation services capabilities.
• Mentor staff and expand our roadway, highway, and bridge design practice in the greater Illinois market.
• Lead the development of project scopes, schedules, and budgets, and monitor and control project performance.
• Perform Quality Control/Quality Assurance of key deliverables related to transportation projects managed by others.
• Implement CDM Smith’s quality procedures throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assist with marketing and business development efforts to expand our client base and project opportunities with Illinois transportation agencies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent additional directly related experience).
• 13 years of related experience.
• PMP (PMI), CCM, or DBIA certification required within 12 months of hire or promotion.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required (up to 10% or less).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil, structural, transportation engineering, or a related field.
• PE license in Illinois.
• Previous experience managing transportation projects for IDOT Districts and/or Tollway.
• Experience assisting with the proposal process and presenting to transportation clients.
• Strong experience working with Illinois agencies, cities, and municipalities.

Pay

Pay range: $140,670 – $260,208 USD. Compensation is determined by geographic location, role, experience, skills, certifications, and education. Bonuses are discretionary and may apply.