Senior National Program Manager — Water/Wastewater

CDM Smith; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 134,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is expanding our nationwide program management team and is looking for accomplished Senior Program Managers who excel at leading complex programs, aligning diverse stakeholders, and delivering exceptional value to clients across markets and industries.

This role provides leadership for program direction, balances scope, schedule, budget, and risk, mentors staff, supports business development, and requires a Bachelor's degree with extensive related experience and travel up to 60–90%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• 15 years of related experience.
• Travel may be domestic and/or international; travel frequency varies with duties.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Preferred: PE license and DBIA certification.

Responsibilities

• Mentors more junior staff and develops them for future growth within the discipline and firm.
• Participate in Communities of Practice (CoP) activities.
• May participate in professional associations and societies, attend conferences, contribute to papers, etc.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Professional Engineer (PE) license

DBIA certification

Job description

CDM Smith is expanding our nationwide program management team and is looking for accomplished Senior Program Managers who excel at leading complex programs, aligning diverse stakeholders, and delivering exceptional value to clients across markets and industries.

This role provides leadership for program direction, balances scope, schedule, budget, and risk, mentors staff, supports business development, and requires a Bachelor's degree with extensive related experience and travel up to 60–90%.