Senior Transportation Programs Lead

CDM Smith; Kapolei (HI); On-site; USD 134,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced Transportation Program Manager to lead large-scale transportation and infrastructure programs in the greater Chicago area. The role requires overseeing planning, design, construction and closeout while coordinating with state and local agencies and clients.

The successful candidate will manage scope, schedules, budgets and risk, provide technical leadership, and mentor junior staff. Domestic travel is possible; relocation to the Chicago region is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• 15 years of related experience.
• Travel may be required; frequency contingent on duties and project demands.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for complex transportation and infrastructure programs from planning through closeout.
• Serve as primary liaison with clients, agencies, contractors and stakeholders.
• Manage program scope, schedules, budgets, resources, risk and quality assurance.

Skills

Governance

Org design

Accounting

Finance

Supply chain

Org management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced Transportation Program Manager to lead large-scale transportation and infrastructure programs in the greater Chicago area. The role requires overseeing planning, design, construction and closeout while coordinating with state and local agencies and clients.

The successful candidate will manage scope, schedules, budgets and risk, provide technical leadership, and mentor junior staff. Domestic travel is possible; relocation to the Chicago region is expected.