Senior CMI Project Manager

Description

The company is hiring a licensed Professional Engineer in Virginia and/or DC for a senior role that also serves as deputy market sector lead for its Construction Management and Inspection transportation work.

The role supports a growing CMI transportation practice covering Northern Virginia and Washington, DC.

The company is a global infrastructure firm working across water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings, from advisory and design through program and construction management. It reported $16.1 billion in revenue for fiscal 2025, is on the Fortune 500 list and has over 50,000 staff worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Run CMI projects from planning through closeout, keeping quality, schedule and budget on track.
• Act as the main contact for clients, contractors and stakeholders, building lasting working relationships and high-quality service.
• Give technical direction on constructability, field engineering problems and construction issues throughout delivery.
• Use your construction management background to help owners, field staff and multidisciplinary teams solve complex technical and operational problems.
• Guide, coach and develop engineers, inspectors and technical staff, encouraging teamwork, ownership and career growth.
• Direct the work of engineers, inspectors and technicians so resources meet project goals.
• Organize, carry out and coordinate technical assignments that call for sound engineering judgment and knowledge of transportation construction.
• Work with internal teams and outside stakeholders to deliver projects, resolve technical issues and keep communication clear.
• Make independent decisions on technical and project management matters with little supervision and broad administrative direction.
• Support business development by spotting opportunities, maintaining client relationships and contributing to proposals and pursuits.
• Make sure work meets contract terms, applicable regulations, quality standards and company policies.

Requirements

• Minimum: a bachelor's degree in civil engineering plus 8 years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalent experience and/or education.
• Prior work on VDOT and/or DDOT projects.
• A PE license in DC, Maryland or Virginia, or the ability to obtain licensure through reciprocity within 6 months of hire.
• CCM certification.
• US citizenship, required due to the nature of the work.
• Preferred: a minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in Construction Management and Inspection (CMI), including experience managing.
• Preferred: recent project and client experience in the northern part of Virginia or the DC region.
• Preferred: previous work with VDOT in northern Virginia and/or DDOT.

Conditions

Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Relocation support is not available for this position.

Attending an in-person Day 1 onboarding at a company office is a condition of employment.

The company keeps its hiring process secure and trustworthy and takes fraudulent hiring activity seriously.

Applicant information is kept confidential under EEO guidelines.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Life and AD&D insurance, plus disability benefits.
• Paid time off and leave of absence options.
• Voluntary benefits and perks.
• Flexible work options.
• Well-being resources and an employee assistance program.
• Business travel insurance.
• Service recognition awards.
• Retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.
• Training and development programs to build technical and leadership skills.