Project Manager - Water/Wastewater Services

CDM Smith; Chattanooga (TN); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Water/Wastewater Project Manager to oversee significant planning and design projects. This role involves managing multi-million dollar projects, leading diverse teams, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have strong client interaction skills and a background in water and wastewater systems. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and offers opportunities for professional growth while contributing to essential infrastructure projects across Tennessee.

Qualifications

• 7 years of related experience in project management required.
• PMP, CCM or DBIA certification is required within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Manage water/wastewater design, permitting, and construction services.
• Lead project teams and mentor junior staff on multi-discipline projects.

Skills

Client interaction skills

Project management

Leadership

Budget management

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental or chemical engineering

Tools

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Construction management

Job description

41059BR

Requisition ID: 41059BR

Business Unit: NAU

Job Description:

We are open to considering candidates for this position that can work out of our Nashville, Knoxville, or Chattanooga TN offices.

CDM Smith has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Water/Wastewater Project Manager to join our greater TN water practice. We are looking for someone who has excellent client interaction skills and can manage and lead planning and design teams for multi-discipline projects and programs of work in the fields of large diameter conveyance (water distribution and wastewater collection), water and wastewater pumping systems and water/wastewater treatment projects in Tennessee. In this position, you will manage multi-million dollar planning and design projects, manage project teams, and develop the scope and budget for projects. You will also work with local sales staff on business development strategies for existing and new clients, including pursuit of alternative project delivery opportunities in Tennessee.

As a member of this team, you would contribute to our clients' mission by:

1. Managing water/wastewater design, permitting, and construction services from early concept development through construction.
2. Serving as a leader of project teams and mentoring junior staff, including the coordination and reviewing of project assignments.
3. Effectively working with key technical specialists, project team members, and delivery managers.
4. Assisting with preparation of design drawings and specifications on large, complex, multi-discipline design projects.
5. Preparing, monitoring, and managing project budgets and schedules while managing the firm’s risk.
6. Providing high level planning and program analysis work including preparation of technical documents/reports.
7. Being active in the water/wastewater industry, keeping abreast of emerging technologies, research/development opportunities, and conference/committee participation in professional societies.
8. Assisting in new business development by contributing to strategic planning, marketing, and business operations planning.
9. Collaborating with sales staff to create proposals in response to client requests for proposals (RFPs).
10. Reviewing draft proposals for adherence to firm, industry, state, local, and federal regulations and best practices.
11. Interfacing with clients and government officials to clarify technical questions and providing updates to upper management as necessary.

Job Title: Project Manager - Water/Wastewater Services

Group: SWG

Employment Type: Regular

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's Degree.
2. 7 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. Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental or chemical engineering.
2. Professional engineering (PE) license.
3. Project management experience on water/wastewater infrastructure design projects in Tennessee.
4. Alternative project delivery experience.

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: Tennessee - Statewide

Amount of Travel Required: 5%

Assignment Category: Fulltime-Regular

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

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