Senior Substation Design-Build Project Manager

CDM Smith; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith seeks an experienced design-build/EPC Project Manager with substantial substations expertise. You will define scopes, budgets, and schedules, manage costs and risk, and lead multi-disciplinary teams through design, procurement and construction phases.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, 13+ years of relevant experience, and professional certifications. Travel is ~10%, and the firm emphasizes mentorship and project leadership across diverse client environments.

Qualifications

• Significant experience with project management methodology including budgets, schedules and controls.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Strong interpersonal and presentation abilities for client and team interactions.
• Experience coordinating with vendors, subcontractors and internal staff.

Responsibilities

• Create project definitions, schedules and budgets.
• Prepare statements of work and work breakdown structures.
• Manage project costs and profitability.
• Oversee client invoicing and ensure timely payments.
• Monitor risks and change management processes.
• Coordinate with engineers for design reviews and code compliance.
• Prepare monthly reports and bid packages.
• Mentor less experienced project managers.

Skills

Project management methods

Communications skills

Interpersonal & presentation

Vendor/subcontractor liaison

MS Word & Excel

Organization & prioritization

Construction document knowledge

Analytical problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

CDM Smith seeks an experienced design-build/EPC Project Manager with substantial substations expertise. You will define scopes, budgets, and schedules, manage costs and risk, and lead multi-disciplinary teams through design, procurement and construction phases.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, 13+ years of relevant experience, and professional certifications. Travel is ~10%, and the firm emphasizes mentorship and project leadership across diverse client environments.