CDM Smith Jobs

37162BR

Requisition ID:

37162BR

Business Unit:

NAU

Job Description:

* This position can be based in our Columbia or Charleston office *

CDM Smith currently has a new opportunity for a Client Service Leader within our South Transportation Group to help sustain, diversity and grow our transportation practice in South Carolina. In this position, you will work with a dynamic team to continue building our transportation business. You will lead the development of a business strategy to increase sales with our existing clients and developing new clients in South Carolina. This will include all aspects of transportation planning, design and construction inspection services. This position leads the business development activities for select clients in the SC region, oversees overall client service, representing CDM Smith in professional organizations, and support sales efforts across the greater SC area.

As a member of this team, you would contribute to CDM Smith's mission by:

• Developing new business and maintaining high-value relationships with SCDOT, cities, counties, metropolitan planning organizations, municipalities, transit and urban services statewide

• 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 SC as well as supporting other regional growth initiatives.

• Serving as a technical or project lead as needed 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.

• Supporting brand promotion through personal and staff participation in the market through professional societies, social media, and industry events

Job Title:

Client Service Leader - Transportation

Group:

TSG

Certification/License Requirements:

Professional Engineer

Employment Type:

Regular

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical 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 experience in business development, assisting with the proposal process and presenting/meeting with DOT, municipal, county, MPO, transit and urban based clients in SC strongly preferred.

• AICP or other transportation related certifications.

• Progressive transportation engineering, traffic engineering or planning experience with a demonstrated ability to lead and successfully serve clients.

• Excellent communication, networking and team building skills.

• Strong experience meeting and working with South Carolina county and/or municipal transportation agencies.

• Transportation Engineering or planning experience at an Engineering Consulting firm in the SC market.

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, creed, sex, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, citizenship status, genetics, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

Why CDM Smith?:

Check out this video and find out why our team loves to work here! (https://www.cdmsmith.com/en/Video/Meet-CDM-Smith)

Join Us! CDM Smith – where amazing career journeys unfold.

Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so. Where it’s a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family.

Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world.

Job Site Location:

South Carolina - Columbia

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.

Amount of Travel Required:

10%

Assignment Category:

Fulltime-Regular

Visa Sponsorship Available:

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

Skills and Abilities:

Expert Knowledge of computer assisted design and drafting (CADD) 3D and 4D software and practices. Expert Knowledge of engineer principles of design. Expert Knowledge of Microsoft business software (excel, word, etc.). Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Expert knowledge of federal, state and local regulations.

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.

Additional Compensation:

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

Work Location Options:

Hybrid Work Options may be considered for successful candidate.