Senior Project Manager - Roadway/Highway/Bridge Design

CDM Smith
Chicago, IL
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Job Description:

CDM Smith currently has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Manager with previous experience managing roadway/highway/bridge transportation design projects to join and help lead our growing Illinois Transportation group. In this position, you will manage complex transportation projects for major agencies in Illinois, with the opportunity to grow our transportation portfolio in Illinois. You will lead multi-disciplined project teams, manage and deliver complex transportation design projects, develop the scope and budget for new project pursuits, assist with marketing and business development activities, and serve as a leader in our Illinois Transportation Group.

 

**We are open to filling this position out of our Chicago or Lislie IL offices.**

 

For more information about our Project Management roles, tools, and culture, please visit this website

 

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 projects in our transportation program.

• Working with current staff to enhance our transportation services capabilities.

• Mentoring staff and helping to expand our roadway/highway/bridge design practice in the greater IL market.

• 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 Pennsylvania regional transportation agencies.

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, structural, transportation engineering, or related degree.

• PE license in IL.

• Previous experience managing transportation projects for IDOT Districts and/or Tollway.

• Previous experience assisting with the proposal process and presenting/meeting with transportation clients.

• Strong experience meeting and working with Illinois agencies, cities, and municipalities.

Amount of Travel Required: 10% or less 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 Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries are 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, physical or mental 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. Additional Compensation : All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position. Pay Range Min: USD $126,734.00 Pay Range Max: USD $221,790.00 Visa Sponsorship Available : No-We will not support sponsorship in the United States, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position
Posted 2026-06-23

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