Remote Assistant Project Manager Jobs in Ladera Ranch, CA

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Job Description

***This position is a hybrid remote/office role that can be based out of any of CDM Smith's CA locations: Carlsbad, Concord, Irvine, Los Angeles, Rancho Cucamonga, Sacramento, San Francisco, or Truckee.***

CDM Smith currently has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Manager – Traffic & Revenue within our Transportation West Group in California. In this position, you will work with a dynamic team to manage scope, schedule, and budget for traffic and revenue planning projects for transportation clients in California and throughout the Western United States. This position will also assist in business development and proposal development activities. CDM Smith has been providing traffic and revenue services to our clients for over 50 years.

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

• Leading and managing all levels of traffic and revenue studies, from sketch to investment grade. 
• Managing Traffic & Revenue projects for California and Western US clients 
• Developing scope, budget and schedules for transportation projects. 
• Developing project assumptions and toll alternatives. 
• Conducting meetings with toll authority clients for business development purposes. 
• Collaborating with client service leaders to create proposals in response to current and potential client requests for proposals (RFPs). 
• Reviewing draft proposals for adherence to firm, industry, state, local, and federal regulations and best practices. 
• Meeting with current and potential future clients to review their current and future T&R needs. 
• Attending conferences, symposia, etc. to improve the visibility of the firm. 
• Performing other duties as required, including providing technical guidance and training to more junior staff and mentoring more junior staff for future growth within the discipline and firm. 
• Supervising the work of junior planners and engineers on project work. 
• Conducting Quality Analysis/Quality Control of key deliverables related to projects managed and assistance on projects managed by others.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree. 
• 10 years of related experience. 
• PMP (PMI), CCM or DBIA certification is required (within 12 months of hire or promotion onto the Approved Project Manager list). 
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in transportation planning, transportation engineering, or civil engineering 
• PTP, AICP, and/or PE certifications 
• Project management experience consulting on traffic & revenue projects for public clients

Skills & Abilities

• Experience working with project management methodology including budget development, project planning, control and assurance methodologies, project management software and finance and accounting concepts and practices.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Possesses in-depth knowledge of project goals, drivers, strategies, risks and opportunities.
• Good interpersonal and presentation skills for interacting with team members and clients.
• Ability to interact with many people and process a large volume of requests as necessary.
• Excellent personal computer skills including strong knowledge in MS Word and Excel.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills to balance and prioritize work.

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 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.
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Pay Range Min
USD $138,258.00
Pay Range Max
USD $241,966.00
Visa Sponsorship Available
No-We will not support sponsorship in the United States, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this positionQualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree. 
• 10 years of related experience. 
• PMP (PMI), CCM or DBIA certification is required (within 12 months of hire or promotion onto the Approved Project Manager list). 
• 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.

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