Senior Project Manager Highway Design

Company : CDM Smith
Location : Hartford, CT, 06103
Posted Date : 18 October 2025
Job Type : Full Time
Category : Project Management
Occupation : Project Manager
Job Details
Senior Project Manager Highway Design
CDM Smith currently has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Manager with previous experience managing transportation projects to join and help lead our growing New England Transportation group. In this position, you will manage complex transportation projects for major agencies and municipalities primarily in CT, MA, and ME, with the opportunity for growth of your portfolio to include projects throughout the Northeast. You will lead multi-disciplined project teams, manage and deliver complex transportation projects, develop the scope and budget for new project pursuits, assist with marketing and business development activities, and serve as a leader in our New England Transportation Group.
As a leader in our program, you will serve our clients and deliver on exciting opportunities by:
- Serving as the Senior Project Manager for design and planning projects in our transportation program.
- Working with current staff to enhance our transportation services capabilities.
- Mentoring staff and helping to expand our highway design practice in CT, MA, NH, NY, and ME markets.
- Leading the development of project scopes, schedules, and budgets, and monitoring and controlling project performance.
- Performing Quality Control/Quality Assurance of key deliverables related to transportation projects managed by others.
- Implementing CDM Smith's quality procedures throughout the project lifecycle.
- Assisting with marketing and business development efforts to further expand our client base and project opportunities with New England region transportation agencies.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors 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
Bachelors degree in civil, structural, transportation engineering, or related degree.
PE license in one of the following states - CT, MA, ME, NY, RI, or VT.
Previous experience managing transportation projects for CT, MA, ME, NH, NY, RI, VT clients.
Previous experience assisting with the proposal process and presenting/meeting with transportation clients.
Strong experience meeting and working with Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine and/or New York agencies, cities, and municipalities.
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.
Pay Range Minimum
$131,248
Pay Range Maximum
$229,694
Additional Pay Range Information
The pay range for this position is listed above. This pay range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels for this position based on the geographic location assigned to the position. Please note that pay ranges vary based on geographic location. In addition to geographic location, the company considers several other factors when extending an offer including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, the candidate's work experience, education/training and key skills.
Additional Compensation
All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.
Business Unit
NAU
Group
TNG
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
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