Industrial Water/Wastewater Project Manager

CDM Smith; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee critical water and wastewater projects. This role is pivotal in managing project scope, schedule, and budget while providing leadership and technical guidance to engineering teams. You will engage with clients across various sectors, fostering relationships and driving business development initiatives. With a commitment to employee growth and a collaborative work environment, this opportunity offers a chance to shape impactful projects and advance your career. Join a team where your expertise will make a significant difference in the industry.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead Project Manager for water/wastewater projects and client interactions.
• Ensure project scope, schedule, and budget adherence.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Budget Development

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

PMP Certification

Professional Engineering License (PE)

Tools

Project Management Software

MS Word

MS Excel

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.

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

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

Minimum 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.
• Previous business development experience including preparation of proposals and scopes of work and costs 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.

Why CDM Smith?:

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Join Us! CDM Smith – where amazing career journeys unfold.

Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so. Where it’s a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family.

Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world.

Job Site Location:

United States - Nationwide.

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.