Construction Program Management

Construction Program Management

We are seeking a highly qualified Program Manager with a transportation / infrastructure background ready to support our growing Midwestern operations. The ideal candidate would be a Registered Professional Engineer in Illinois with a strong background in civil or structural engineering and an ability to lead complex transportation programs in collaboration with state and local agencies.

The prospective candidate will oversee and manage large-scale transportation programs from planning through execution, coordinating with agencies and stakeholders to ensure compliance and successful project delivery. This role includes providing technical leadership on rail / transit and bridge projects, supporting construction management activities while maintaining safety and quality standards, and preparing and reviewing technical reports, proposals, and documentation with exceptional written communication skills. Additionally, the position requires fostering strong stakeholder relationships and ensuring clear, professional communication throughout all phases of the project.

With high-level goals provided, provides oversight and technical guidance on moderate to highly complex consulting analyses (e.g., operations improvement, human resources, organizational design, etc.) to support client business needs. With high level goals provided, provides oversight and technical guidance on the preparation of moderate to highly complex sections of management consulting reports. Leads the creation of moderate to highly complex recommendations for improvements to client programs. With high level goals provided, contacts clients to collect or review datasets and / or presentations. Provides project status updates to clients, as required. Manages implementation plans as appropriate. Collaborates with sales staff to create proposals in response to current and potential client requests for proposal (RFPs). Reviews draft proposals for adherence to firm, industry, state, local and federal regulations and best practices. Meets with current and potential future clients to review their current and future organizational needs. Provides technical guidance and training to more junior staff. Mentors more junior staff and develops them for future growth within the discipline and firm. Performs other duties as required. Participate in Communities of Practice (CoP) activities. May participate in professional association and societies, attend conferences, contribute to papers, etc.

Job Site Location : Illinois - Chicago

Amount of Travel Required : 10%

Assignment Category : Fulltime-Regular

Visa Sponsorship Available : No

Skills and Abilities : Expert knowledge of corporate governance practices, organization design principles, accounting principles, finance, supply chain management, and organization management. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to understand highly complex technical, professional and business materials.

Pay Range Minimum : $139,339

Pay Range Maximum : $257,774

Additional Compensation : All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.

Work Location Options : Successful candidate will be required to work in office and field locations as needed.

Massachusetts Applicants : It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.