Cambridge Systematics, Inc. is shaping the future of transportation. We are industry leaders, transportation specialists dedicated to ensuring that transportation investments can deliver the best possible results. By providing innovative policy and planning solutions, objective analyses and technology applications, we help our clients anticipate and meet future transportation needs while improving the performance of existing infrastructure and operations. Above all, we are committed to our clients’ success in making transportation better for future generations.
The Planning group provides fully integrated planning and management as well as project development services for our clients. The group encompasses four subgroups: Planning & Management; Freight & Economics; Transit + Shared Mobility; and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) & Technology Planning. We apply our national knowledge and leadership while leveraging the strength of regional expertise to bring experience from across the country and extensive Federal level to intimate understanding of our clients’ needs.
The Senior Project Manager provides leadership and support in the areas of long-range planning, transportation policy, capital planning, asset management and related areas. They prepare proposals and reports, and conduct research on transportation projects. The Senior Project Manager collaborates with other technical leaders and project managers across business units to develop integrated technical approaches and serve as a company-wide resource in their areas of expertise. They train, manage and mentor junior staff and motivate staff and sub consultants to deliver work products on time and within budget. The Senior Project Manager develops collaborate relationships with current and prospective clients, proactively identifies future leads, and leads teaming negotiations with other consulting firms as part of proactive and reactive marketing.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Project Delivery
•Produces and delivers exceptional quality work that is thorough, polished, and reflects well on CS •Provides exceptional value-added service to project managers and/or clients and communicates consistently with internal and external team members •Actively listens and seeks to understand client or project manager needs •Meets chargeability expectations
Project Management
•Delivers all projects on-time, on-budget, and to the client or project manager’s satisfaction •Provides constructive and ongoing feedback to project team members •Provides clear direction to all project staff regarding project objectives and their role in achieving them •Develops and implements project delivery plans for each project •Updates project staffing in CS staffing program on time each month •Reviews and submits invoices and progress reports on time
Business Development
•Participates in regional, business unit, and other business development initiative meetings to identify and coordinate BD and marketing activities •Contributes to sound bid/no-bid decisions •Develops effective win themes, teaming strategies, pricing strategies, and technical content for all proposals in area of responsibility •Builds and maintains long-term client relationships and actively listens to their needs •Maintains post-delivery communication with clients to ensure long-term satisfaction and to prospect for repeat/expanded business •Builds strong positive relationships with management, national practice leads, senior consultants, and marketing & communications staff to develop winning proposals
Position Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- 8+ years of industry-related experience
- 3+ years of experience managing projects and leading proposals
- Experience working on, and leading, state and regional Freight plans
- Commercial vehicle parking, route studies, and urban goods studies experience
- Strong and effective communication, presentation, and technical writing skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree
- Established relationships with west coast State DOTs and Ports/Port Authorities
Candidates should be aware that Cambridge Systematics currently maintains a policy requiring all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Newly hired employees must be vaccinated prior to their employment start date and proof of vaccination is required. Cambridge Systematics is an equal opportunity employer and will provide a reasonable accommodation, for medical or religious exemptions, where it does not create an undue hardship to the Company under federal, state, and local law.
Cambridge Systematics is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a culture in which every voice is valued, where employees have a sense of belonging and connection with one another and to the organization, and they feel empowered to do their best work. We are committed to increasing diversity at all levels within the firm and we encourage people of all backgrounds to apply to our open positions.
If you think you have what it takes but aren’t sure you meet all the requirements of this job, we invite you to connect with us. We value all perspectives and life experiences and want to hear about yours.
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