Transportation Program Manager – Infra Projects Lead

CDM Smith; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 134,264 - 248,394; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in the greater Chicago area seeks a Transportation Program Manager with a civil/structural background to lead large transportation programs, coordinating with state and local agencies to deliver projects on time and within budget. You will provide technical leadership, mentorship, and client liaison across planning, design, construction and closeout phases.

A Registered Professional Engineer in Illinois or eligible by reciprocity is preferred, with 15 years of related experience and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 15 years of related experience.
• Willing to relocate to the greater Chicago area.
• Registered Professional Engineer in Illinois or eligible by reciprocity.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee complex transportation programs from planning through closeout.
• Coordinate with state and local agencies to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, resources, risk, and quality assurance.
• Provide regular status updates to clients and leadership.
• Mentor junior staff and foster collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
• Support business development, including responses to RFPs and client presentations.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Communication skills

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

CDM Smith in the greater Chicago area seeks a Transportation Program Manager with a civil/structural background to lead large transportation programs, coordinating with state and local agencies to deliver projects on time and within budget. You will provide technical leadership, mentorship, and client liaison across planning, design, construction and closeout phases.

A Registered Professional Engineer in Illinois or eligible by reciprocity is preferred, with 15 years of related experience and a