CDM Smith

Project Technical Leader/Manager - Water/ Wastewater

CDM Smith$100K — $175K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental or Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
  • Professional engineering (PE) license with the ability to gain comity in NM.
  • 10 years of related experience in project management and technical delivery.
  • Expert knowledge of design principles, CADD software, and Microsoft Office applications.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage water, wastewater, stormwater, and infrastructure projects end-to-end.
  • Apply engineering best practices to develop and approve designs.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant state and local regulations.
  • Conduct site visits and technical studies to evaluate design needs.
  • Prepare and submit technical documents and proposals for client projects.
  • Provide mentoring and technical guidance to junior staff members.
  • Build and maintain client relationships and enhance company visibility at industry events.

Benefits

  • Support for professional growth with mentorship opportunities.
  • Engagement in multidisciplinary projects with diverse teams.
  • Involvement in technical leadership with a focus on 'right the first time' approach.
  • Representation at conferences to enhance professional visibility and networking.
Full Job Description
Job Description

CDM Smith is seeking a Project Manager (or an emerging PM) to support and lead delivery of water, wastewater, stormwater, and infrastructure projects based in Albuquerque, NM. This role is ideal for: 1.an experienced PM who can serve as the primary client point of contact and manage delivery end-to-end, or 2.a technically strong engineer who is ready to step into project management responsibilities with support, mentorship, and clear path to full PM ownership. In addition to core PM duties (scope/schedule/budget/client), this position includes technical delivery leadership-driving the technical approach, coordinating across disciplines, and ensuring deliverables are high quality and "right the first time." These technical leadership elements align with CDM Smith's internal PTL (project technical leader) expectations.
Water-sector experience will be considered on an individual basis, but experience in the following bullets is preferred.
• Develop, review, and approve basic to moderately complex engineering designs for: Water and wastewater treatment facilities, Water and sewer systems, Pipelines and Pump station engineering • Ensure all project designs comply with state, and local regulations. • Apply firm policies, procedures, and best practices across all engineering deliverables. • Conduct site visits, field reviews, and technical studies to verify design requirements and site-specific conditions. • Update project design criteria as needed throughout project development. • Contribute to CDM Smith's technical leadership by preparing and submitting technical papers, abstracts, and conference presentations. • Collaborate with sales and client service teams to prepare proposals in response to Requests for Proposals (RFPs). • Meet with current and prospective clients to understand and support their evolving design and project needs. • Completing Quality Assurance/Quality Control of key deliverables. • Represent CDM Smith at conferences and professional symposia to enhance visibility and foster client relationships. • Building and maintaining positive working relationships with key decision makers in our clients' organizations. • Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and training to junior staff; delegate tasks effectively and support staff development within the discipline.
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Skills & Abilities

Expert Knowledge of computer assisted design and drafting (CADD) 3D and 4D software and practices. Expert Knowledge of engineer principles of design. Expert Knowledge of Microsoft business software (excel, word, etc.). Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Expert knowledge of federal, state and local regulations.
Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental or Chemical Engineering or related discipline. Professional engineering (PE) license. 10 years of related experience. 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
• Professional engineering (PE) license, with ability to immediately gain comity in NM • Experience supporting or managing municipal water/wastewater clients and multidisciplinary project teams • Demonstrated strength in QA/QC and technical delivery (delivering "right the first time")
Amount of Travel Required

No Travel is required
Pay Range Min

USD $100,214.00
Pay Range Max

USD $175,365.00
Additional Pay Range Information

CDM Smith is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. This pay range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels for the geographic location assigned to the position. In addition to geographic location, a candidate's salary is determined by several other factors including, but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, relevant work experience, skills, required certifications, and education/training.
Additional Compensation

All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.
Visa Sponsorship Available

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

All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Talent Acquisition Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Talent Acquisition Team will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.

About CDM Smith

CDM Smith is an engineering and construction company that provides a wide range of services to clients in the public and private sectors. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. CDM Smith offers services in areas such as water resources, transportation, environmental engineering, and more. The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. CDM Smith has offices throughout the United States and around the world.
Learn more about CDM Smith
Size
5,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1986

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