Senior Project Manager - Transportation

SC Works; Charleston (SC); Hybrid; USD 121,000 - 212,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work opportunities

Job summary

CDM Smith is hiring in South Carolina! We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced seller-doer business development-oriented Project Manager to join our Transportation group. Position can be based in any of our SC offices.

CDM Smith has been providing transportation services in South Carolina for over 50 years. Flexible and hybrid work opportunities are available! Responsibilities include leading transportation design projects, coordinating with clients and stakeholders,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 10 years of related experience.
• PMP (PMI), CCM or DBIA certification required within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Managing and serving as a South Carolina Transportation Project Manager on transportation design projects.
• Arranging, facilitating and preparing for meetings and coordinating with major clients.
• Building new business and managing relationships with key transportation leaders within SCDOT and other major clients.
• Managing and assisting with strategic pursuits including proposal development and client meetings.
• Preparing and managing design and construction contract specifications for transportation projects.
• Being involved with budget, scope and schedule development, monitoring and adherence for tasks and projects managed.
• Implementing quality procedures at project and task levels.
• Being active in professional societies in which clients or potential clients are members.

Skills

Project management

Client coordination

Business development

Proposal development

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

PE license

Job description

Occupation: Project Management Specialists
Location: Charleston, SC - 29401
Job Type: Full Time (30 Hours or More)
Posted: 09/23/2026

Positions available: 1
Source: CDM Smith Inc.
Web Site: www.cdmsmith.com
Onsite / Remote: Work at home all of the time

About the role

CDM Smith is hiring in South Carolina! We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced seller-doer business development-oriented Project Manager to join our Transportation group! Position can be based in any of our SC offices. CDM Smith has been providing transportation services in South Carolina for over 50 years. We are looking to expand our focus and market share in transportation design with the SCDOT and new municipal clients. Flexible and hybrid work opportunities are available!

Responsibilities

• Managing and serving as a South Carolina Transportation Project Manager on transportation design projects including bicycle/pedestrian, traffic, planning, new location and widening local rural two-lane roadways, urban multi-lane roadways, multi-lane interstate and controlled access facilities with major interchanges and interchange types
• Arranging, facilitating and preparing for meetings and coordinating with major clients
• Building new business and managing relationships with key transportation leaders within SCDOT and other major clients including municipalities and contractors for design build throughout South Carolina.
• Managing and assisting with strategic pursuits including proposal development and client meetings
• Preparing and managing design and construction contract specifications for transportation projects
• Being involved with budget, scope and schedule development, monitoring and adherence for tasks and projects managed
• Implementing quality procedures at project and task levels
• Being active in professional societies in which clients or potential clients are members

More information

For more information about our Project Management roles, tools and culture, please visit this website https://bit.ly/2UC8V16

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

• Proven and successful experience winning and managing SCDOT projects
• Previous engineering design experience with pre-qualification ability with NSDOT is a major plus
• Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering or related discipline
• Professional engineering (PE) license

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 Pay Range Information

CDM Smith is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. This pay range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels for the geographic location assigned to the position. In addition to geographic location, a candidate’s salary is determined by several other factors including, but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, relevant work experience, skills, required certifications, and education/training.

Pay Range Max USD $211,723.00
Pay Range Min USD $120,973.00

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Company Overview

Check out this video and find out why our team loves to work here! (https://www.cdmsmith.com/resources/videos/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.

Other Pay Range (Alternative)

Pay Range Max USD $105,310.00
Pay Range Min USD $63,835.00

Job Description Summary

Under direct supervision, develops large scale projects such as highways, tunnels, mass transit and aviation engineering designs of basic complexity to meet client project requirements. Reviews draft designs for compliance with federal, state and local regulations. Ensures that firm policies and practices are followed on all designs. Performs site reviews and studies, as needed, to ensure designs are aligned with location specifications. Updates design requirements as necessary. Inspects new construction and existing transportation structures as necessary. Contributes to firm's TKM by developing white papers and technical design documentation of new or special case designs, studies, etc. Submits technical papers and designs for publishing to technical journals. Performs other duties as required. May create or work with a team to create a poster or other presentation material for a conference.

Skills & Abilities

Basic Knowledge of computer assisted design and drafting (CADD) 3D and 4D software and practices. Basic Knowledge of engineer principles of design. Knowledge of Microsoft business software (excel, word, etc.). Good verbal and written communication skills.

Additional Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, transportation, or Structural Engineering or related discipline.
• 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.

Visa Sponsorship

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

Additional Compensation

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