Industrial Water/Wastewater Project Manager

CDM Smith; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,973 - 211,723; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead industrial water and wastewater projects. In this hybrid position, you will be a key contact for planning and design, and assist with business development activities across the U.S.

The ideal candidate has 10 years of experience, a Bachelor's Degree, and holds a PMP, CCM, or DBIA certification. The role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute significantly to various industrial sectors.

Qualifications

• 10 years of related experience.
• Professional engineering (PE) license, strongly preferred.
• Experience managing multi-discipline project teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage and serve as the lead Project Manager on water/wastewater projects.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to engineering staff.
• Ensure scope, schedule, and budget adherence for projects.

Skills

Project Management

Water/Wastewater Management

Business Development

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

PMP, CCM, or DBIA certification

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.

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.

Responsibilities

• Manage and serve as the lead Project Manager on water/wastewater projects
• Provide technical guidance, senior leadership, and mentoring engineering staff to enhance our water/wastewater design capabilities
• Be responsible for scope, schedule, budget development, monitoring and adherence for projects managed
• Complete Quality Assurance/Quality Control of key deliverables and assist on projects managed by others in the office
• Assist Client Service Leaders with technical marketing for clients throughout the U.S.
• Participate in professional societies relevant to the industry
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with key decision makers in our clients’ organizations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• 10 years of related experience
• PMP (PMI), CCM or DBIA certification is required (within 12 months of hire or promotion onto the Approved Project Manager list)
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Travel Requirements

10% or less.

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.

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.

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.

Pay Range

USD $120,973.00 - USD $211,723.00

Visa Sponsorship

No – we will not support sponsorship in the United States, i.e. H-1B or TN Visa for this position.