Senior Program Manager

Brown and Caldwell

Senior Program Manager overseeing complex project planning and delivery within the water and wastewater industry. Leading program activities and improving project outcomes while mentoring team members.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeDetroit • Illinois, Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Ohio, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $129,000 - $213,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

lead assignments and activities on complex projects and programs
utilize comprehensive understanding of our company's program management services to offer optimal solutions to clients
leverage activities across program management lifecycle phases: planning, initiation, delivery, and closeout
manage activities within the programs organization, including program governance and stakeholder management
operate independently through effective planning, coordinating resources, managing timelines, and ensuring that deliverables meet quality standards, and the program meets the intended outcomes
manage activities to support performance and benefits realization plan, monitoring progress, and making adjustments as necessary to maximize outcomes
implement sales techniques for successful negotiation and transaction
flexibility to adapt and execute various additional assignments based on evolving needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

a minimum of 10 years of related work experience in project management, program management or related field
previous experience with Water and Wastewater programs is highly preferred
familiarity with various project delivery methods, including Progressive Design Build (PDB), Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) and Design-Bid-Build (DBB)
a bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction, business management or related field or equivalent experience is required
program management certification or required to obtain in 12 months

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
short and long-term disability
life insurance
employee assistance program
paid time off
parental leave
paid holidays
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
performance-based bonus eligibility
employee referral bonuses
tuition reimbursement
pet insurance
long-term care insurance

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Hard Skills & Tools

program managementproject managementplanningstakeholder managementperformance monitoringnegotiationProgressive Design BuildConstruction Manager at RiskDesign-Bid-Build

Soft Skills

leadershipflexibilityindependent operationeffective planningcoordinationresource managementquality assurance

Certifications

program management certification