Owner's Advisor — Water & Wastewater Delivery Lead

CDM Smith; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 134,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in the United States is seeking an experienced Owner’s Advisor to provide expert consultation on water and wastewater infrastructure projects. You will guide clients through design, construction, and commissioning, serving as a trusted advocate and coordinating with engineers, regulators, and contractors.

The role may require onsite presence and travel (20%–40%). A Bachelor's degree and extensive related experience are expected; professional engineer license is preferred but not

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 15 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact and advocate for the client throughout project delivery.
• Provide technical guidance on water and wastewater infrastructure, treatment processes, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Review designs, plans, specifications, and construction documents to ensure alignment with client objectives and applicable standards.
• Collaborate with design and construction teams to identify, mitigate, and resolve technical and project risks.
• Monitor project progress, budgets, schedules, contracts, and change orders.
• Facilitate communication among clients, contractors, engineers, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Conduct site visits to assess construction progress, quality, safety, and compliance.
• Support commissioning, startup, and operational readiness activities.

Skills

Water infrastructure

Client relationships

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

CDM Smith in the United States is seeking an experienced Owner’s Advisor to provide expert consultation on water and wastewater infrastructure projects. You will guide clients through design, construction, and commissioning, serving as a trusted advocate and coordinating with engineers, regulators, and contractors.

The role may require onsite presence and travel (20%–40%). A Bachelor's degree and extensive related experience are expected; professional engineer license is preferred but not