Transportation Planner 8

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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 Description

As a member of this team, you would contribute to CDM Smith's mission by:

Gather, compile, and analyze transportation demographic, economic, land use and/or environmental data including traffic data, etc. to create moderate to high complexity modeling for existing and proposed transportation systems (roads; bridges; highways; tunnels; tolls; transit; rail; freight; aviation; bike/ped.; etc.). Review existing models and recommend improvements/changes, as necessary. Support sales and delivery related to federal contracting opportunities with U.S. Department of Transportation agencies.

Identify federal transportation agencies and contracts that provide opportunities for CDM Smith based on team strengths and alignment with our growth strategy. Work with teams, coordinate sales strategy to pursue federal contracting opportunities, including mining bench/IDIQ contracts. Collaborate with sales staff to create proposals in response to current and potential client requests for proposal (RFPs). Review draft proposals for adherence to firm, industry, state, local and federal regulations and best practices, as appropriate.

Oversee federal contracting opportunities through delivery, including coordination between the client and delivery teams, as well as various prime and subconsultant partners. Ensure comprehensive oversight of CDM Smith project performance, quality assurance, and delivery aligned with contract scope, schedule, and costs. Provide technical guidance and training to more junior staff. Perform QA/QC of junior to mid-level staff work product. Mentor more junior staff and develop them for future growth within the discipline and firm.

Contribute to CDM Smith transportation growth strategy, with focus on federal transportation market, clients, and opportunities. Contribute to firm's TKM by developing white papers related to federal, multi-disciplinary efforts. Submit technical papers for publishing to technical journals. Meet with current and potential future clients to review their current and future planning needs. Attend conferences, symposia, etc.

to improve the visibility of the firm's products and services in collaboration with applicable sales staff, including TRB. Act as the primary point of contact for external client and related industry contacts. Collaborate with clients and government officials to clarify technical questions and provide updates to management team, as necessary. Meet with potential sales pursuit teaming partners, evaluate optimal team organization, and formalize teaming agreements.

This position is hybrid; may work from home up to 2 days per week, as permitted.

Skills & Abilities

Expert knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by all transportation modes, and understanding of current transportation trends/issues, including the relative costs and benefits. Expert knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process. Expert knowledge of the practical application of regional and community planning.

This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, models, and equipment to study and/or design of movement of people, goods and services. Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Qualifications

• At least a bachelor's degree or its equivalent in Civil Engineering, Urban, Community or Regional Planning, or a related field and 15 years of progressive experience as Transportation Planner or in a related role. In the alternative, a master's degree or its equivalent in Civil Engineering, Urban, Community or Regional Planning, or a related field, and 14 years of experience as Transportation Planner or in a related role.
• At least 10 years of experience serving as a thought leader, publishing articles and serving in leadership roles in transportation safety-related professional organizations.
• At least 14 years of leading federal and state transportation safety, operations, policy, and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) programs.
• Has led at least 2 major Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Technical Expertise and Support Services initiatives.
• Has at least one PMI, ESRI, or RSP certification.
• Amount of Travel Required
• No Travel is required
• 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.
• Massachusetts Applicants
• 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.

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.

Additional Compensation

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

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

All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Talent Acquisition Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Talent Acquisition Team will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith Inc.

and its divisions and subsidiaries will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.

Pay Range Max

USD $272,043.00

Pay Range Min

USD $147,056.00

Responsibilities

• Expert knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by all transportation modes, and understanding of current transportation trends/issues, including the relative costs and benefits. Expert knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process. Expert knowledge of the practical application of regional and community planning. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, models, and equipment to study and/or design of movement of people, goods and services. Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Qualifications

• At least a bachelor's degree or its equivalent in Civil Engineering, Urban, Community or Regional Planning, or a related field and 15 years of progressive experience as Transportation Planner or in a related role. In the alternative, a master's degree or its equivalent in Civil Engineering, Urban, Community or Regional Planning, or a related field, and 14 years of experience as Transportation Planner or in a related role.
• At least 10 years of experience serving as a thought leader, publishing articles and serving in leadership roles in transportation safety-related professional organizations.
• At least 14 years of leading federal and state transportation safety, operations, policy, and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) programs.
• Has led at least 2 major Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Technical Expertise and Support Services initiatives.
• Has at least one PMI, ESRI, or RSP certification.