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Client Services Leader - Transportation Planning-March 2024
Dallas
Mar 29, 2026
About Client Services Leader - Transportation Planning

  36652BR

  Requisition ID:

  36652BR

  Business Unit:

  NAU

  Job Description:

  We are able to have this position based in Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston or El Paso offices.

  CDM Smith currently has a new opportunity for a Client Service Leader within our West Transportation Group to help grow our transportation practice in the Pacific Northwest. In this position, you will work with a dynamic team to continue building our transportation business. You will lead the development of a business strategy to increase sales with our existing clients and developing new clients. This will include all aspects of transportation planning, design and construction services with technical specialties including corridor planning, urban mobility design (complete streets, BRT, bike/pedestrian, etc), rail planning/design, NEPA/CEQA, water quality, sustainability planning, freight and emerging technology, and other related services. This position leads the business development activities for select clients in the Pacific Northwest region, oversees overall client service, representing CDM Smith in professional organizations, and support sales efforts across the greater West Region. Ideally the candidate would have strong relationships with major transportation agencies in the Seattle area including WSDOT, King County, Port of Seattle, City of Seattle and Sound Transit.

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

  • Developing new business and maintaining high-value relationships with transportation clients for DOT’s, municipalities, transit, urban port and aviation services in the Pacific Northwest market, and others areas as needed.

  • 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 the Pacific Northwest area as well as supporting other regional growth initiatives.

  • Serving as a technical or project lead as needed 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.

  Job Title:

  Client Services Leader - Transportation Planning

  Group:

  TWG

  Employment Type:

  Regular

  Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.

  • Professional engineering (PE) license.

  • 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.

  Preferred Qualifications:

  • Previous experience in business development, assisting with the proposal process and presenting/meeting with DOT, municipal, transit, urban, port and/or aviation transportation Pacific Northwest based clients, strongly preferred.

  • Professional engineering (PE) license preferred.

  • AICP or other transportation related certifications.

  • Progressive transportation engineering or planning experience with a demonstrated ability to lead and successfully serve clients.

  • Excellent communication, networking and team building skills.

  • Strong experience meeting and working with California; county and/or municipal transportation agencies.

  • Transportation Engineering or planning experience at an Engineering Consulting firm in the Texas markets.

  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 is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, citizenship status, genetics, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

  Why CDM Smith?:

  Check out this video and find out why our team loves to work here! (https://www.cdmsmith.com/en/Video/Meet-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.

  Job Site Location:

  Texas - Statewide

  Agency Disclaimer:

  All 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 Required:

  10%

  Assignment Category:

  Fulltime-Regular

  Visa Sponsorship Available:

  No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position

  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.

  Additional Compensation:

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

  Work Location Options:

  Hybrid Work Options may be considered for successful candidate.

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