Industrial Water/Wastewater Project Manager

CDM Smith; Erie (Erie County); Hybrid; USD 119,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead water and wastewater projects within their Industrial Business unit. This role involves managing project scope, schedule, and budget while providing technical guidance and mentoring to engineering teams. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in industrial water projects and a strong background in project management methodologies. Join a progressive firm that values innovation and offers a hybrid work environment, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life while contributing to impactful projects across the U.S.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience managing industrial water/wastewater projects.
• PMP, CCM, or DBIA certification required within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead Project Manager on water/wastewater projects.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to engineering staff.
• Manage project scope, schedule, and budget adherence.

Skills

Project Management

Budget Development

Water/Wastewater Design

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Presentation Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Project Management Software

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

40475BR

Requisition ID: 40475BR

Business Unit: IND

Job Description:

CDM Smith currently has a new opportunity for a Senior Project Manager with previous experience managing industrial water and/or wastewater projects to join our Industrial Business unit. In this position, you will be the main point of contact for planning and design of water, water reuse, and wastewater projects and will assist with business development activities throughout the U.S. CDM Smith’s Industrial Business unit services clients in a variety of industrial sectors including High Tech, Data Centers, Chemicals, Rubber & Plastics, Petrochemical, Oil & Gas, Food & Beverage, Mining, and Manufacturing.

Note: This position is hybrid with a minimum of two days in the office and can be based at any of our Industrial offices in the United States. Some of those cities include Houston, Irvine, Fairfax VA, Portland, New Orleans, Raleigh, Atlanta, Chicago, Phoenix, Austin, Concord CA, Edison, Albany, Boston, and Wadsworth, OH.

As a member of this team, you would contribute to CDM Smith's mission by:

1. Managing and serving as the lead Project Manager on water/wastewater projects.
2. Providing technical guidance, senior leadership, and mentoring engineering staff to enhance our water/wastewater design capabilities.
3. Being responsible for scope, schedule, budget development, monitoring, and adherence for projects managed.
4. Completing Quality Assurance/Quality Control of key deliverables and assisting on projects managed by others in the office.
5. Assisting Client Service Leaders with technical marketing for clients throughout the U.S.
6. Participating in professional societies relevant to the industry.
7. Building and maintaining positive working relationships with key decision makers in our clients’ organizations.

Job Title: Industrial Water/Wastewater Project Manager

Group: IND

Employment Type: Regular

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's Degree.
2. 10 years of related experience.
3. PMP (PMI), CCM or DBIA certification is required (within 12 months of hire or promotion onto the Approved Project Manager list).
4. 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.
5. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Professional engineering (PE) license, strongly preferred.
2. Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, or chemical engineering, or related degree.
3. Previous experience working on and managing projects for Industrial water/water reuse/wastewater clients.
4. Previous experience managing multi-discipline project teams.
5. Excellent communication, networking, and team building skills.
6. Previous experience working directly with clients.
7. Master’s degree.
8. Previous business development experience including preparation of proposals and scopes of work and cost estimates for industrial clients.

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 is 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, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Job Site Location: United States - Nationwide

Amount of Travel Required: 10%

Assignment Category: Fulltime-Regular

Visa Sponsorship Available: No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position.

Skills and Abilities:

Experience working with project management methodology including budget development, project planning, control and assurance methodologies, project management software and finance and accounting concepts and practices. Demonstrates excellent communication skills both verbal and written. Possesses in-depth knowledge of project goals, drivers, strategies, risks, and opportunities. Good interpersonal and presentation skills for interacting with team members and clients. Ability to interact with many people and process a large volume of requests as necessary. Excellent personal computer skills including strong knowledge in MS Word and Excel. Demonstrates strong organizational skills to balance and prioritize work.

Background Check and Drug Testing Information:

CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.

Pay Range Minimum: $119,829

Pay Range Maximum: $209,726

Additional Compensation: All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.

Work Location Options: Hybrid Work Options may be considered for successful candidate.

Massachusetts Applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.