Senior National Program Manager - Water/Wastewater

CDM Smith; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 134,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is expanding our nationwide program management team and seeks a Senior Program Manager who can lead complex programs, align diverse stakeholders, and drive successful outcomes across markets and industries.

This client-facing role establishes program direction, coordinates multidisciplinary teams, and balances scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk to deliver client value while mentoring staff and supporting business development efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required. 15 years related experience. Travel 60–90% may be required.
• PE license and DBIA cert preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex programs and align multidisciplinary teams.
• Drive program execution balancing scope, schedule, budget, quality and risk.
• Develop trusted client relationships and provide strategic guidance.
• Mentor staff and contribute to proposals and BD efforts.
• Promote governance practices and corporate standards.

Skills

Leadership

Program Management

Client Relationships

Governance

Communication

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

CDM Smith is expanding our nationwide program management team and seeks a Senior Program Manager who can lead complex programs, align diverse stakeholders, and drive successful outcomes across markets and industries.

This client-facing role establishes program direction, coordinates multidisciplinary teams, and balances scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk to deliver client value while mentoring staff and supporting business development efforts.