Senior Project Manager - Water/Wastewater Services

CDM Smith; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 120,973 - 211,723; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is looking for a Senior Project Manager to oversee water and wastewater projects in Fort Worth, Texas. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience and relevant certifications in project management.

This role includes leading projects, providing technical guidance, and maintaining client relationships. Candidates with a Bachelor's degree in a related field are encouraged to apply.

The company supports career growth and offers competitive pay within a progressive working environment.

Qualifications

• 10 years of related experience.
• PMP (PMI), CCM or DBIA certification required.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Lead Project Manager on municipal Water & Wastewater projects in the Fort Worth/Dallas area.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to engineering staff.
• Monitor project scope, schedule, and budgets.

Skills

Project management methodology

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

MS Word and Excel

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Overview

CDM Smith currently has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Manager with previous experience managing water and wastewater projects to join our West Central group. In this position, you will be the main point of contact for planning and design of municipal drinking water, wastewater treatment, and pump station projects in the Fort Worth/Dallas (north Texas) area and assist with business development activities. CDM Smith has been providing services to the Fort Worth/Dallas markets for over 30 years. Our services have spanned the areas of design and construction administration of drinking water, wastewater, water resources, and storm water facilities.

For more information about our Project Management roles, tools and culture, please visit this website https://bit.ly/2UC8V16.

Responsibilities

• Managing and serving as the lead Project Manager on major Fort Worth/Dallas area municipal Water & Wastewater projects.
• Providing technical guidance, senior leadership, and mentoring engineering staff to enhance our water services design capabilities.
• Being responsible for scope, schedule, budget development, monitoring and for projects managed.
• Completing Quality Assurance/Quality Control of key deliverables.
• Assisting Client Service Leaders with technical marketing including proposals and meeting clients in the north Texas region.
• Participation in professional societies relevant to the industry.
• Building and maintaining positive working relationships with key decision makers in our clients’ organizations.

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. 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.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, or chemical engineering or related discipline.
• Professional engineering (PE) license.
• Previous experience working on and managing design projects for municipal drinking water, wastewater, and/or pump stations for municipal clients in the greater central & north Texas markets.
• Previous business development experience including preparation of proposals and scopes of work and cost estimates for municipal clients.

Skills & Abilities

• Experience working with project management methodology including budget development, project planning, control and assurance methodologies, project management software and finance and accounting concepts and practices.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Possesses in-depth knowledge of project goals, drivers, strategies, risks and opportunities.
• Good interpersonal and presentation skills for interacting with team members and clients.
• Ability to interact with many people and process a large volume of requests as necessary.
• Excellent personal computer skills including strong knowledge in MS Word and Excel.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills to balance and prioritize work.

Amount Of Travel Required

10% or less

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 Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries are 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, physical or mental disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Background Check and Drug Testing Information

CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.

Massachusetts Applicants

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Pay Range

Min: USD $120,973.00

Max: USD $211,723.00

Visa Sponsorship Available

No - We will not support sponsorship in the United States, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position