Program Lead CM/CI
Program Lead - Rail & Transit CM/CI
Location: Mid-Atlantic (Flexible)
Type: Full-Time | Leadership Opportunity
A nationally recognized transportation and infrastructure consulting firm is seeking a Program Lead - Construction Management & Construction Inspection (CM/CI) to oversee the delivery of major rail and transit capital programs throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.
This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced transportation professional with a strong background managing complex, publicly funded transit infrastructure programs. The successful candidate will serve as a strategic advisor to agency clients while providing oversight of large multidisciplinary teams responsible for delivering high-profile rail and transit investments.
What You'll Be Doing
- Provide executive-level leadership for large-scale rail and transit capital programs.
- Oversee multiple CM/CI teams supporting the construction of rail corridors, stations, transit facilities, maintenance yards, and BRT projects.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for public agency clients, funding partners, railroads, contractors, and key stakeholders.
- Drive program delivery, risk management, quality assurance, contract administration, and project controls.
- Lead resolution of complex construction challenges including claims, schedule impacts, change orders, and stakeholder coordination.
- Ensure compliance with federal and state funding requirements and transportation regulations.
- Develop staffing strategies and mentor senior CM/CI professionals across multiple projects.
- Present program updates, budgets, and performance metrics to executive leadership and agency stakeholders.
Ideal Background
- 20+ years of experience in transportation construction management, program management, or infrastructure delivery.
- Significant experience leading large-scale rail, transit, or transportation capital programs.
- Proven success overseeing multiple projects and multidisciplinary teams simultaneously.
- Strong understanding of federally funded transportation projects and agency environments.
- Experience managing contractor performance, construction risk, claims resolution, and project controls.
- Established relationships within the transit, rail, or transportation infrastructure market.
- Excellent executive communication and client management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
- Professional certifications such as PE, PMP, CCM, DBIA, or similar credentials.
- Experience working with major transit agencies, DOTs, or rail authorities.
- Active involvement in transportation industry organizations and associations.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Lead some of the most impactful rail and transit infrastructure programs in the Mid-Atlantic.
- Executive-level visibility with public agency clients and transportation leaders.
- Opportunity to influence major capital investments and program delivery strategies.
- Flexible work environment with strong support for professional growth and advancement.
- Join an established, nationally respected transportation consulting organization with a strong presence in the transit market.
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