Transportation Planner: Revenue & Demand Modeling Lead

CDM Smith; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 132,000 - 232,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a senior professional to lead traffic revenue and demand modeling efforts across the North Region, including mentorship and client coordination. You will analyze large data sets, supervise project deliverables, and ensure technical quality while guiding junior staff.

Travel is expected up to 10%, with potential to lead complex studies and coordinate cross‑functional teams on highway planning projects. A strong background in civil engineering and planning is required.

Qualifications

• Must have strong critical thinking and technical writing abilities.
• Excellent verbal communication and large-group presentation skills.
• Strong task management and cross‑functional collaboration capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform Traffic Revenue and Demand Modeling for toll agencies in the North Region.
• Execute Advanced Data Analysis on large datasets for transportation studies.
• Lead QA/QC procedures and ensure technical accuracy of deliverables.
• Coordinate project content, mentor junior staff, and align with clients.
• Edit and review documents to ensure quality before submission.

Skills

Critical thinking

Technical writing

Verbal communication

Presentation

Task management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Urban, Community or Regional Planning

Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Transportation (optional)

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a senior professional to lead traffic revenue and demand modeling efforts across the North Region, including mentorship and client coordination. You will analyze large data sets, supervise project deliverables, and ensure technical quality while guiding junior staff.

Travel is expected up to 10%, with potential to lead complex studies and coordinate cross‑functional teams on highway planning projects. A strong background in civil engineering and planning is required.