Strategic Transportation Program Manager – Chicago Metro

CDM Smith; Kailua (HI); 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 background in civil or structural engineering to lead large-scale transportation programs from planning through closeout.

The successful candidate will act as the primary liaison among clients, agencies and project teams, overseeing scope, schedule and budget while providing technical leadership across highways, bridges and rail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 15+ years of related experience.
• Travel may be required; frequency contingent on duties.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience may substitute for degree.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for complex transportation programs from planning through design, construction, and closeout.
• Serve as liaison between clients, municipalities, agencies, and project teams to resolve issues and ensure delivery.
• Manage scope, schedules, budgets, risk, and quality assurance while reporting status to leadership.
• Offer technical leadership and guidance on transportation initiatives and development of proposals and contracts.
• Collaborate with business development to identify opportunities and respond to RFPs; support client relations.

Skills

Governance

Communication

Complex materials

Education

Bachelor's degree

15 years experience

Job description

CDM Smith in the Chicago area is seeking a highly qualified Transportation Program Manager with a background in civil or structural engineering to lead large-scale transportation programs from planning through closeout.

The successful candidate will act as the primary liaison among clients, agencies and project teams, overseeing scope, schedule and budget while providing technical leadership across highways, bridges and rail.