Transportation & Infrastructure Program Leader — Chicago

CDM Smith; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 134,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in Illinois is seeking a Transportation Program Manager with a strong civil/structural engineering background to lead major transportation programs in the greater Chicago region. The role requires the ability to coordinate with state and local agencies, manage complex projects, and relocate if not local.

You will oversee planning through construction and closeout, ensuring safety, schedule, budget, and regulatory compliance while mentoring junior staff and collaborating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• 15 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and technical oversight for complex transportation programs from planning through design, construction, and closeout.
• Serve as primary liaison between clients, agencies, contractors and stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
• Manage program scope, schedules, budgets, resource allocation, risk management and QA.

Skills

Governance knowledge

Communication skills

Complex materials fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

CDM Smith in Illinois is seeking a Transportation Program Manager with a strong civil/structural engineering background to lead major transportation programs in the greater Chicago region. The role requires the ability to coordinate with state and local agencies, manage complex projects, and relocate if not local.

You will oversee planning through construction and closeout, ensuring safety, schedule, budget, and regulatory compliance while mentoring junior staff and collaborating with