National Environmental Data Management Leader

CDM Smith; Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an Environmental Data Management Discipline Leader to advance environmental data workflows across ESG programs, focusing on EQuIS, data governance, QA/QC, and analytics. The role provides strategic direction for data platforms, promotes standardized practices, and mentors staff to deliver defensible data and dashboards that support project delivery.

You will collaborate with GIS, IT, and project teams to optimize field data capture, reporting, and decision‑support tools for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree. 7 years of related experience. Domestic and/or international travel may be required.
• Experience with EQuIS or comparable environmental data management platforms.
• Strong communication skills and ability to mentor staff, and build capability across projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide national leadership for environmental data management across ESG programs, including strategy, standards, workflows, training, and technical support.
• Develop, implement, and maintain data governance frameworks, SOPs, templates, guidance documents, and data validation strategies.
• Lead the development and improvement of defensible data validation and QA/QC workflows across programs.

Skills

EQuIS

Data governance

QA/QC

Power BI

Field data collection

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree (MS/PhD)

Tools

EQuIS Professional

SharePoint

SQL

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an Environmental Data Management Discipline Leader to advance environmental data workflows across ESG programs, focusing on EQuIS, data governance, QA/QC, and analytics. The role provides strategic direction for data platforms, promotes standardized practices, and mentors staff to deliver defensible data and dashboards that support project delivery.

You will collaborate with GIS, IT, and project teams to optimize field data capture, reporting, and decision‑support tools for