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Management Specialist - Program Services

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: CDM Smith
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-24
Job specializations:
  • Business
    Office Administrator/ Coordinator, Business Administration, Operations Management, Business Analyst
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 59426 - 98051 USD Yearly USD 59426.00 98051.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Company Overview

Check out this video and find out why our team loves to work here!

Join Us! CDM Smith – where amazing career journeys unfold.

Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co‑workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so.

Where it’s a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family.

Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world‑class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world.

Job Description

Join our team and contribute to the successful delivery of client engagements and cross‑functional initiatives across the AEC industry. Under direct supervision, you will support program and project management activities by coordinating project information, analyzing operational data, tracking deliverables, and helping ensure project objectives align with client business needs.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support program and project management initiatives, including operational improvement, organizational effectiveness, and process optimization.

  • Collect, organize, and analyze client data, industry research, and market intelligence to support project planning, performance assessments, and management consulting engagements.

  • Maintain project trackers, databases, and reporting tools to monitor milestones, deliverables, schedules, and key performance indicators (KPIs).

  • Validate data accuracy, investigate discrepancies, and consult primary sources to ensure the integrity of project documentation and reporting.

  • Assist in preparing project status reports, management presentations, and client deliverables, ensuring information is accurate, organized, and aligned with project objectives.

  • Coordinate meetings, document action items, track follow‑up activities, and facilitate communication among project managers, consultants, clients, and other stakeholders.

  • Organize and maintain project documentation, contracts, correspondence, and program records in accordance with established processes and requirements.

  • Identify and elevate project risks, data inconsistencies, and potential schedule or deliverable issues to project leadership.

  • Perform additional project coordination, program support, and administrative duties as assigned.

Skills & Abilities

Basic knowledge of corporate governance practices, organization design principles, accounting principles, finance, supply chain management, and organization management. Good written and oral communication skills. Ability to understand complex technical, professional and business materials.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree. 0 years. Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Amount of Travel Required

20% - 40%

Driving Requirements

An appropriate and valid driver's license is required.

EEO Statement

We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of…

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