Sr. Design Build Project Manager - Water Services

Asheville Real Estate; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking an experienced Sr. Project Manager to lead strategic design-build projects in the water services sector. In this role, you will manage large-scale projects, ensuring effective communication between teams and building strong client relationships. You will have the opportunity to innovate and deliver solutions while working in a hybrid environment. This position offers a unique chance to impact the community through essential infrastructure projects. If you are a driven leader with a passion for excellence in project delivery, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of related experience in project management.
• PMP, CCM, or DBIA certification required within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Manage multi-discipline water/wastewater projects up to $100M.
• Facilitate communication between design and construction teams.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Budget Development

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree in Engineering, Science, or Construction Management

Tools

Project Management Software

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

40620BR

Requisition ID: 40620BR

Business Unit: NAU

Job Description: CDM Smith has an exciting, immediate opening for an experienced and driven client-focused strategic Design Build Sr. Project Manager to support our South Region Water Team in growing our Collaborative Project Delivery business. In this position, you will manage and lead multi-discipline planning, design, and construction teams for large water and wastewater treatment facilities, collection and distribution systems, and environmental and stormwater facilities. As a strategic member of this team, you will have direct access to engineering and construction leaders across the organization and will be empowered to deliver innovative solutions while interacting effectively with clients, company management, administrators, project engineers, and vendors, and the industry’s best Design-Builders. This strategic position reports directly to the South Region Delivery Leader and offers the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Assignments range from client relationship building, to support of proposals and estimates, to execution of projects where you will:

1. Facilitate effective communication between design and construction project leadership.
2. Manage multi-discipline water/wastewater/conveyance and environmental projects up to the $100M + range within the engineering and construction sector from early concept development through detailed design and construction.
3. Build and manage relationships with major municipal clients in the South Region.
4. Serve as a leader of pursuit and project delivery teams.
5. Work effectively with key technical specialists, project team members, delivery managers, and vendors.
6. Assist with the coordination and development of GMP (Guaranteed Maximum Price) documents.
7. Prepare, monitor and manage project budgets and schedules while managing the firm's risk.
8. Provide high level planning and programming analysis work including preparation of technical documents/reports.
9. Promote design build best practices, including constructability reviews, schedule compliance, and quantity management.
10. Be active in professional societies in which clients or potential clients are members, including DBIA.

Job Title: Sr. Design Build Project Manager - Water Services

Group: HQG

Employment Type: Regular

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's Degree.
2. 10 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. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Alternative project delivery and integrated design build project management experience.
2. Bachelor's degree in Construction Management is a plus.
3. DBIA certification is a plus.
4. Strong written and verbal communication skills with internal and external clients.
5. Strong organization and time management skills.
6. Project management experience on multi-disciplined water, wastewater, stormwater infrastructure design build projects.
7. Experience as a leader, mentor, and problem solver with a determination for excellence.
8. Prefer candidates with a Master's Degree in Engineering, Science, or Construction Management.
9. General Contractor's license.

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: South United States

Amount of Travel Required: 15%

Assignment Category: Fulltime-Regular

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

Skills and 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.

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