Client Service Leader - Transportation Planning

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CDM Smith currently has a new opportunity for a Client Service Leader to lead business development efforts for our transportation planning practice in Arizona. This position oversees our business development activities, manages overall client service, represents CDM Smith on transportation-related boards or organizations, and serves as a leader in the office and throughout the organization. CDM Smith has been providing transportation services to our clients for over 50 years. Our transportation services have spanned the areas of; transportation planning, design, traffic engineering, transit, feasibility studies, NEPA, aviation, and CE&I projects.   As a member of this team, you would contribute to CDM Smith's mission by: Developing new business and maintaining high-value relationships with key districts and divisions of ADOT and other local/regional clients for transportation planning and related services where you see opportunity.  Developing and managing client teams that include project managers, technical specialists, national leaders, as well as junior staff to develop strategic capture plans, proposal efforts, presentations, and other efforts of business development.  Serving as a key member of our strategy team promoting growth in Arizona as well as supporting other West US growth initiatives.  Serving as a technical or project lead as needed or appropriate on projects of significant size and strategic importance.  Being active in professional societies in which clients or potential clients are members. • Being a strong leader internally and externally.  #LI-KM1 Skills & Abilities Expert knowledge of corporate governance practices, organization design principles, accounting principles, finance, supply chain management, and organization management. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.  Ability to understand highly complex technical, professional and business materials.

Bachelor's degree.  12 years of related experience.  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.

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Transportation, or Structural Engineering or related discipline.  Previous experience in transportation planning/engineering business development in the state of Arizona with public clients such as ADOT and MPO/county/municipal agencies. Aviation experience a plus.  PE, PTOE, AICP and/or other transportation-related certifications.  Excellent communication, networking, and team building skills. 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