Senior Transportation Program Manager - Chicago, IL

CDM Smith; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 134,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in the Chicago area is seeking a highly qualified Transportation Program Manager with a civil/structural background to lead complex transportation programs from planning through design, construction, and closeout. The role requires a registered professional engineer in Illinois or eligibility by reciprocity.

The successful candidate will coordinate with state and local agencies, manage scope, schedules, budgets, resources and risks while delivering safe, on-time, and within-budget

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; expect 15+ years of related experience.
• Registered professional engineer in Illinois or eligible by reciprocity preferred.
• Experience managing large, multi-disciplinary transportation programs.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex transportation programs from planning through design and construction.
• Coordinate with state/local agencies and clients.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to staff.
• Develop proposals and respond to RFPs.

Skills

Corporate governance

Organization design

Accounting principles

Finance

Supply chain management

Organization management

Written and verbal communication

Fluency in English

Technical reading comprehension

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

CDM Smith in the Chicago area is seeking a highly qualified Transportation Program Manager with a civil/structural background to lead complex transportation programs from planning through design, construction, and closeout. The role requires a registered professional engineer in Illinois or eligibility by reciprocity.

The successful candidate will coordinate with state and local agencies, manage scope, schedules, budgets, resources and risks while delivering safe, on-time, and within-budget