Construction Management Practice Leader

ATLVets Inc.; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith Inc. seeks a senior leader to advance the Construction Management practice, including resident engineering and inspection, owner’s advisor services, and pre-construction activities. You will drive sales growth, mentor discipline leaders, and collaborate with digital teams to push innovative tools.

The role requires 12+ years of experience, willingness to travel domestically or internationally, and a track record of leadership in construction management and related services.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Advance the CDM Smith brand as a premier provider of construction management services.
• Lead the practice by mentoring technical specialists and discipline leaders.
• Drive growth and identify joint growth opportunities with clients and markets.
• Collaborate with digital service teams to accelerate adoption of digital tools.
• Represent the firm at industry groups and media nationally and internationally.

Skills

Self-directed

Communication

Best practices

Diversity collaboration

Education

Equivalent experience in lieu of degree

Job description

Job Description

• Advance the CDM Smith brand to be recognized as a premier provider of Construction Management services including resident engineering and inspection, owner’s advisor services, pre‑construction services, risk management, start‑up and commissioning.
• Work with Discipline Leaders to advance the use of construction related technologies and software.
• Advance the practice through technical ingenuity, innovation, and increasing top‑line sales.
• Collaborate with CDM Smith’s digital service providers, Trinnex, and Digital Engineering Services (DES) to accelerate the practice’s adoption and use of digital tools.
• Drive year over year practice sales growth.
• Position the firm technically to stay ahead of emerging marketplace challenges.
• Collaborate with client service units to pre‑position for major pursuits by identifying and showcasing technical differentiators.
• Partner with sales and technical leadership to build strong client relationships across markets.
• Lead technical luminescence activities, including conference presentations, technical papers, and webinars.
• Recruit and retain top strategic technical talent.
• Develop, mentor, and guide technical specialists and discipline leaders while driving innovative research and development initiatives.
• Work with Discipline Leaders to identify technical expertise and bench strength needs to support growth initiatives.
• Foster continuous improvement, a culture of quality, accountability, and core values.
• Pursue and apply innovative technologies that give a competitive edge.
• Leverage the advantages of a matrix organization to grow the firm while maintaining existing client relationships.
• Oversee and direct loss prevention and risk management strategies within the practice.
• Collaborate with the Program Management Practice Leader to identify joint growth and innovation opportunities.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant experience.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven leadership and visionary abilities.
• Recognized profile within the Construction Management practice as evidenced by presentations, committee participation, and recognition as a subject matter expert on projects such as constructability reviews, value engineering studies, and dispute resolution boards.

Skills & Abilities

• Self‑directed, motivated, mission‑driven with a positive attitude.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to represent the firm at industry groups and media nationally and internationally.
• Developer and implementer of best practices in the delivery of services.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people.

Amount of Travel Required

20% - 40%

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 disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.