Job Description

Requisition ID41692BRBusiness UnitTSUJob Summary
Responsible for guiding the execution of engineering projects, ensuring they meet scope, timelines, and quality standards. This role involves managing and growing teams, identifying and breaking down complex challenges, and developing project roadmaps. Performs as a key leader in stakeholder management and communication.Engineering Design/Development
With high-level goals provided, teams to develop large scale projects such as highways, tunnels, mass transit and aviation engineering designs of moderate to high complexity to meet client project requirements. Signs and seals engineering designs as necessary. Reviews draft designs for compliance with federal, state and local regulations and signs off on completed designs. Ensures that firm policies and practices are followed on all designs.Project Delivery & Coordination
Lead the end-to-end project delivery for transportation, highway, and bridge design projects within the Global Design Center (GDC) framework for Middle East Regions. Monitor project performance, ensuring adherence to contractual agreements, safety standards, and service-level expectations. Ensure seamless collaboration across multinational teams, leveraging global best practices in design and project execution.Stakeholder Management & Sales Support
Manage stakeholder relationships, Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, vendors, and other departments. Partners with Client Service Units to provide sales support.Technical Luminescence
Attends conferences, symposia, etc. to improve the visibility of the firm's products and services in collaboration with applicable sales staff.Technical Guidance
Provides technical guidance and training to more junior staff. Mentors more junior staff and develops them for future growth within the discipline and firm.Technical Knowledge Management (TKM)
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.Other
Performs other duties as required.GroupGTSGEmployment TypeRegularMinimum QualificationsEducation Requirements - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Transportation Engineering or Structural Engineering, or a related field.Experience Requirement - Minimum 15 years of related experience in transportation infrastructure projects, preferably in a Global Design Center environment. Strong Middle East Client Management & Project Delivery experience is preferred.Expertise in transportation modeling software (e.g., VISSIM, SYNCHRO) or highway design tools (e.g., AutoCAD Civil 3D) or bridge analysis software (e.g., STAAD Pro, Midas).Expert Knowledge of engineer principles of design.Strong understanding of cross-border project coordination, international design standards, and digital transformation in engineeringKnowledge of design standards (AASHTO, NACTO, etc.)Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skillsWhy 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.Agency DisclaimerAll vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Recruitment Center Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Recruiting Center Team (RCT) will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.Amount of Travel Required10%Assignment CategoryFulltime-RegularBackground Check and Drug Testing InformationCDM 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.