Senior Project Manager – Global Delivery (50% Travel)

CDM Smith; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 153,000 - 284,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in Irvine, CA is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead complex engineering projects from definition through completion. You will plan scope, schedule, budget, and resources, and work with clients, partners, and internal teams to deliver on-time, on-budget outcomes.

The role requires advanced leadership, strong communication, and a track record of managing multi-disciplinary teams. Travel up to 50% may be required for varying project needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.
• 13 years of related experience.
• PMP (PMI), CCM or DBIA certification is required within 12 months of hire onto the Approved Project Manager list.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Creates project definitions, schedules, budgets and objectives for projects.
• Prepares statements of work with work breakdown structures and gains concurrence from stakeholders.
• Assesses potential project risk and outlines mitigation solutions.
• Manages project costs and ensures profitability.
• Communicates residual risk (time and cost).
• Reviews and approves subcontractor/vendor invoices to ensure timely payment.
• Plans and conducts work requiring judgment in evaluation and application of standard engineering or construction techniques.
• Develops and implements project resource plans and staffing; coordinates outside resources as needed.
• Keeps project deadlines, assignments and objectives clear to team members.
• Coaches project staff and escalates performance issues as needed.
• Builds and maintains client relationships and ensures client satisfaction.

Skills

Project mgmt

Budgeting

Planning

MS Word

MS Excel

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

PMP/CCM/DBIA cert within 12 months

Tools

PM software

Budgeting tools

Job description

CDM Smith in Irvine, CA is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead complex engineering projects from definition through completion. You will plan scope, schedule, budget, and resources, and work with clients, partners, and internal teams to deliver on-time, on-budget outcomes.

The role requires advanced leadership, strong communication, and a track record of managing multi-disciplinary teams. Travel up to 50% may be required for varying project needs.