Senior Project Manager - Water/Wastewater

CDM Smith; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,973 - 211,723; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in Charlotte, North Carolina is looking for a Senior Water/Wastewater Project Manager with extensive client interaction skills. You will manage design, permitting, and construction services while mentoring junior staff and overseeing project budgets.

The ideal candidate should possess at least 10 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree. Additional qualifications include a PMP or equivalent certification. This role requires collaboration with diverse teams on impactful water and wastewater projects.

Qualifications

• 10 years of related experience in project management.
• Professional engineering (PE) license is preferred.
• Experience in water/wastewater infrastructure design projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage design, permitting, and construction services.
• Lead project teams and mentor junior staff.
• Prepare and manage project budgets and schedules.

Skills

Client interaction skills

Project management

Water/Wastewater treatment knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree

PMP (PMI), CCM or DBIA certification

Job description

Overview

Company Overview

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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, are encouraged and supported to do your best, and where the company takes good care of you and your family. Our employees are the heart of our company. We strive 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.

CDM Smith is growing in North Carolina.

In this role you will join our Charlotte, North Carolina operations as a Senior Water/Wastewater Project Manager and will have excellent client interaction skills, lead planning and design teams for multi-discipline projects, and manage programs in the fields of large diameter conveyance, water distribution and wastewater collection, water and wastewater pumping systems, water/wastewater treatment and residuals/biosolids projects in North Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Manage water/wastewater design, permitting, and construction services from early concept development through construction.
• Lead project teams and mentor junior staff, including coordination and review of project assignments.
• Collaborate with technical specialists, project team members, and delivery managers.
• Assist with preparation of design drawings and specifications on large, complex, multi-discipline design projects.
• Prepare, monitor, and manage project budgets and schedules while managing the firm’s risk.
• Provide high-level planning and program analysis work including preparation of technical documents/reports.
• Stay active in the water/wastewater industry, keeping abreast of emerging technologies and professional society involvement.
• Assist in new business development by contributing to strategic planning, marketing, and business operations planning.
• Collaborate with sales staff to create proposals in response to client requests for proposals (RFPs).
• Review draft proposals for adherence to firm, industry, state, local, and federal regulations and best practices.
• Interface with clients and government officials to clarify technical questions and provide updates to upper management.

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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. Travel frequency depends on duties and project demands.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental or chemical engineering.
• Professional engineering (PE) license.
• Project management experience on water/wastewater treatment and infrastructure design projects in North Carolina.
• Alternative project delivery experience.

Travel

Amount of travel required: 10% or less.

EEO and Background

EEO Statement: CDM Smith Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Background checks and drug testing information: CDM Smith reserves the right to require background checks and may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Details provided after an offer of employment.

Massachusetts Applicants

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment.

Pay Range

Min: USD 120,973.00

Max: USD 211,723.00

Visa Sponsorship

Visa Sponsorship Available: No — We will not support sponsorship in the United States (H-1B or TN Visas) for this position.