McGuiggin has extensive experience developing and leading large (>$75M) programs involving civil and environmental engineering and transportation safety. He successfully led the project team responsible for the Region 8 Libby Asbestos Project—one of the largest, most complex Superfund Program projects ever conducted in the United States. McGuiggin earned an Environmental Protection Agency Silver Medal and a Department of Justice Commendation and the Excellence in Environmental Engineering Honor Award for Operations/Management from the American Academy of Environmental Engineers for his leadership on this project. He also managed the Federal Railroad Administration Amtrak Capital Improvement Program and helped establish the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Program Management Office. 

We are excited to have John join CDM Smith. His background and experience will be instrumental in supporting our transportation program management growth initiatives.

Jennifer Lewis
CDM Smith’s transportation group director for North America 

“I am inspired by learning new things and taking on new challenges.” McGuiggin said. “At a certain point in life, you realize things are always changing fast, and that you have the option to either embrace the fluidity of life or fight it. It is easier and more exciting to embrace change, and maybe even look for change to grow and flourish. I like to combine learning, challenges and change in both my personal and professional life—on the professional side, I use these ingredients to help design client solutions.” 

McGuiggin has a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, a master’s in civil-environmental engineering from Northeastern University and an MBA from Babson College. He is also a member of the Association of Government Accountants, a member of the Project Management Institute and a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers.