Transportation Program Manager: Infrastructure Leader

CDM Smith; Knoxville (TN); Hybrid; USD 134,264 - 248,394; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Transportation Program Manager with a transportation/infrastructure background to lead complex programs from planning through design, construction, and closeout. This position is based in the greater Chicago, Illinois area and requires relocation for non-local candidates.

The ideal candidate is a Registered Professional Engineer in Illinois (or eligible for reciprocity) with a strong civil/structural engineering background and experience collaborating with state and local

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• 15 years of related experience required.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex transportation programs from planning through design, construction, and closeout.
• Manage scope, schedules, budgets, resource allocation, risk management and quality assurance.
• Serve as primary liaison between clients, project teams, agencies, and stakeholders to ensure successful delivery.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior staff and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Program management

Technical leadership

Communication skills

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Transportation Program Manager with a transportation/infrastructure background to lead complex programs from planning through design, construction, and closeout. This position is based in the greater Chicago, Illinois area and requires relocation for non-local candidates.

The ideal candidate is a Registered Professional Engineer in Illinois (or eligible for reciprocity) with a strong civil/structural engineering background and experience collaborating with state and local