Sr. Project Manager - Transportation
Company: CDM Smith
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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Job Description:
36650BR
Requisition ID:
36650BR
Business Unit:
NAU
Job Description:
Creates project definitions, schedules, budgets and objectives for
projects using lessons learned. Prepares detailed statements of
work with associated work breakdown structures and gains
concurrence and approval from internal and external stakeholders
regarding various project aspects. Assesses potential project risk
and outlines risk mitigation solutions. Ensures adherence to
company and project management policies, procedures, and practices.
Manages project costs and is responsible for ensuring
profitability. Identifies, quantifies, and communicates residual
risk (time and cost). Creates and reviews timely client billings
with internal billing support. Responsible for ensuring timely
client payment and follows up on outstanding client invoices to
obtain payment. Reviews and approves subcontractor/vendor invoices
to ensure timely payment to outside resources. Performs ongoing
review of project status. On an ongoing basis, monitors project
risks; identifies possible risks and recommends and implements risk
mitigation solutions; escalates as appropriate. Manages project
change using change management protocols; determines appropriate
changes or alternate paths based upon performance and metrics.
Works in conjunction with team members and internal and external
stakeholders to manage changes to requirements and schedule of the
project. Ensures proper review of project scope by safety managers
and proper implementation of safety plans. Provides timely response
to audit corrective actions identified by external or internal
audits. Plans and conducts work requiring judgment in the
independent evaluation, selection, and application of standard
engineering or construction techniques, procedures, and criteria.
Provides guidance to drafters/designers, engineers, craft workers,
other project team members, contractors or subcontractors. Develops
and implements project resource plan and manages the staffing of
assigned projects. Determines and coordinates the proper staffing
within the project including identification of outside resources
needed (subs/vendors) and ensures procurement processes are
followed. Clearly communicates project deadlines, assignments and
objectives to project team members. Assigns work and provides
direction to project staff with regard to timeliness and completion
of project objectives. Coaches project staff and provides feedback
to staff and to project staff's supervisors on project performance;
escalates any performance issues to appropriate management and
human resources. Builds, maintains and manages strong client
relationships. Ensures client satisfaction by delivering quality,
on-time project outcomes as a result of good planning and
organizational skills; manages client expectations. Identifies
opportunities for change orders and repeat business though
pre-eminent project execution and developed client relationships.
Works collaboratively with sales leaders to evaluate potential new
work and supports the scoping and costing effort. Performs other
duties as assigned.
Job Title:
Sr. Project Manager - Transportation
Group:
TWG
Employment Type:
Regular
Minimum Qualifications:
---\tBachelor's Degree.
---\t10 years of related experience.
---\tPMP (PMI), CCM or DBIA certification is required (within 12
months of hire or promotion onto the Approved Project Manager
list).
---\tDomestic 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.
---\tEquivalent additional directly related experience will be
considered in lieu of a degree.
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:
Kansas - Statewide
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:
---\tExperience working with project management methodology
including budget development, project planning, control and
assurance methodologies, project management software and finance
and accounting concepts and practices.
---\tDemonstrates excellent communication skills both verbal and
written.
---\tPossesses in-depth knowledge of project goals, drivers,
strategies, risks and opportunities.
---\tGood interpersonal and presentation skills for interacting
with team members and clients.
---\tAbility to interact with many people and process a large
volume of requests as necessary.
---\tExcellent personal computer skills including strong knowledge
in MS Word and Excel.
---\tDemonstrates strong organizational skills to balance and
prioritize work.
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.
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