Senior National Program Manager, Water/Wastewater

CDM Smith; Bowie (MD); On-site; USD 134,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is expanding our nationwide program management team and seeks Senior Program Managers who excel at leading complex programs, aligning diverse stakeholders, and delivering value across markets. This client-facing role guides high-performing teams and maintains trusted client relationships while balancing scope, schedule, and risk.

You will mentor staff, contribute to business development, and coordinate activities with project managers, technical leaders, and clients across diverse

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 15 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license and DBIA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex programs and guide multidisciplinary teams.
• Foster trusted client relationships and provide strategic guidance.
• Coordinate program activities across project managers, technical leaders, and clients.
• Mentor staff and support business development efforts including proposals.
• Balance scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk to achieve client objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Stakeholder alignment

Strategic decision-making

Trusted client relationships

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

CDM Smith is expanding our nationwide program management team and seeks Senior Program Managers who excel at leading complex programs, aligning diverse stakeholders, and delivering value across markets. This client-facing role guides high-performing teams and maintains trusted client relationships while balancing scope, schedule, and risk.

You will mentor staff, contribute to business development, and coordinate activities with project managers, technical leaders, and clients across diverse