Senior Project Manager - Transportation Services

Company : CDM Smith
Location : Manchester, NH, 03101
Posted Date : 10 October 2025
Job Type : Full Time
Category : Project Management
Occupation : Project Manager
Job Details
Senior Project Manager - Transportation Services
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 NH, 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. For more information about our Project Management roles, tools and culture, please visit this website https://bit.ly/2UC8V16. 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 planning, design and program management practice in NH, ME, VT, MA, CT, NY, and RI 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
- 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
- Professional Engineering (PE) or Structural Engineering (SE) license, highly preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in civil, structural, transportation engineering, or related degree.
- Previous experience managing transportation projects for NHDOT or other State DOT clients.
- Previous experience assisting with the proposal process and presenting/meeting with transportation clients.
- Strong experience meeting and working with New Hampshire agencies, cities, and municipalities.
Amount of Travel Required
5%
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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