Senior Transportation Programs Lead - Chicago Area

CDM Smith; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 134,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in the Chicago area seeks a Transportation Program Manager with a civil/structural background to lead complex programs from planning through closeout. The role requires coordinating with state and local agencies and guiding multidisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate is a registered professional engineer (Illinois preferred) with 15+ years of related experience, capable of managing scope, schedule, and budget while ensuring compliance and safety. Willingness to relocate is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 15 years of related experience required.
• Travel may be required depending on project needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex transportation programs from planning through design, construction and closeout.
• Oversee large-scale programs involving highways, bridges, rail, transit and other infrastructure.
• Serve as primary liaison between clients, agencies, contractors and stakeholders to enable project delivery.
• Manage scope, schedules, budgets, resource allocation, risk, and quality assurance; provide status updates.

Skills

Corporate governance

Organization design

Accounting principles

Finance

Supply chain

Organization management

Written communication

Oral communication

Complex materials comprehension

Education

Bachelor's degree

Experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Program management

Construction management

Job description

CDM Smith in the Chicago area seeks a Transportation Program Manager with a civil/structural background to lead complex programs from planning through closeout. The role requires coordinating with state and local agencies and guiding multidisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate is a registered professional engineer (Illinois preferred) with 15+ years of related experience, capable of managing scope, schedule, and budget while ensuring compliance and safety. Willingness to relocate is required.