We are currently accepting resumes for Senior Resident Construction Engineer for future roadway, bridge and transit construction projects in the low-country region of South Carolina. Our South Carolina Construction, Engineering and Inspection (CE&I) team assists in all levels of federal, public, private, and international organizations by offering construction services for delivery of transportation projects that support system improvements, economic development and community needs.
Candidates must be experienced in project delivery, construction management, and inspection services for complex transportation infrastructure projects such as roadway, bridge, transit, drainage, public utility installations, erosion control, and maintenance of traffic control with experience utilizing traditional and design-build project delivery methods. Qualified candidates will be contacted once next steps have been identified.




CDM Smith's CE&I team in Charleston, SC is seeking a Senior Resident Construction Engineer / Senior Project Manager (Sr. RCE / Sr. PM) for Roadway, Bridge and Transit Transportation project that will:

As Sr. RCE / Sr. PM lead and supervise construction management and inspection activities at various transportation infrastructure construction projects such as roadway, bridge, transit, drainage, public utility installations, erosion control, and maintenance and traffic control for SCDOT, BCDCOG, local counties and municipalities.
- Maintain relationships with clients and contractors to ensure construction activities are on schedule and meeting contract requirements.
- Estimate manpower needs, schedule, and assign work to meet completion date deadlines set by client.
- Identify, recruit, and mentor discipline-specific inspection staff.
- Supervise the work of field inspection staff.
- Plan, develop, coordinate, and direct large and important construction projects, or a construction project of major scope and complexity.
- Participate in new business development, CEI practice growth, and maintain existing client relationships.
- Participate in client RFQ/RFP pursuits and submittals collaborating with marketing staff and other CDM Smith sales personnel to deliver winning proposals.
- Assist in developing and implementing new strategies to enhance our CEI practice capabilities.
- Keep abreast of new methods and developments affecting CDM Smith and recommend changes to current programs or implement innovative programs warranted by new developments.
- Attend and participate in client related / sponsored events and conferences sponsored by SCDOT, SC-ACEC, and DBIA providing firm technical luminescence