CDM Smith

Senior Project Manager - Drinking Water/Wastewater Treatment

CDM Smith$120K — $211K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, or chemical engineering.
  • Minimum 10 years of related experience in project management.
  • PMP, CCM, or DBIA certification is required within 12 months of hire.
  • Equivalent additional directly related experience accepted in lieu of a degree.
  • Professional engineering (PE) license preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Manage water/wastewater design, permitting, and construction services.
  • Lead project teams and mentor junior staff in task coordination and review.
  • Collaborate with technical specialists and project delivery managers.
  • Assist in preparing design drawings and specifications for complex projects.
  • Prepare, monitor, and manage project budgets and schedules.
  • Conduct high level planning and program analysis, including technical document preparation.
  • Engage in business development, contributing to marketing and strategic planning.

Benefits

  • Ability to work with a respected firm with over 30 years in the South Carolina market.
  • Opportunity to manage multi-million dollar projects.
  • Engagement in business development alongside sales teams.
  • Professional growth through mentoring relationships and team leadership.
  • Involvement in industry organizations and continuing education opportunities.
Full Job Description
**We are open to considering candidates who can be based out of the following S.C. offices: Columbia or Greenville.*** CDM Smith has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Water/Wastewater Senior Project Manager to join our South Carolina operations. We are looking for someone who has excellent client interaction skills and can manage and lead planning and design teams for multi-discipline projects and programs of work in the fields of water and wastewater pumping systems, water/wastewater treatment projects, and residuals/biosolids projects in South Carolina. In this position, you will manage multi-million dollar planning and design projects, manage project teams, and develop the scope and budget for projects. You will also work with local sales staff on business development strategies for existing and new clients. CDM Smith has been providing engineering services to the South Carolina market for over 30 years. Our services have spanned the areas of modeling, master planning studies, design, and construction administration of water, wastewater, and storm water facilities. As a member of this team, you would contribute to our clients' mission by: • Managing water/wastewater design, permitting, and construction services from early concept development through construction • Serving as a leader of project teams and mentoring junior staff, including the coordination and reviewing of project assignments • Effectively working with key technical specialists, project team members, and delivery managers • Assisting with preparation of design drawings and specifications on large, complex, multi-discipline design projects • Preparing, monitoring, and managing project budgets and schedules while managing the firm's risk • Providing high level planning and program analysis work including preparation of technical documents/reports • Being active in the water/wastewater industry, keeping abreast of emerging technologies, research/development opportunities, and conference/committee participation in professional societies • Assisting in new business development by contributing to strategic planning, marketing, and business operations planning • Collaborating with sales staff to create proposals in response to client requests for proposals (RFPs) • Reviewing draft proposals for adherence to firm, industry, state, local, and federal regulations and best practices • Interfacing with clients and government officials to clarify technical questions and providing updates to upper management as necessary For more information about our Project Management roles, tools and culture, please visit this website https://bit.ly/2UC8V16. **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 • Professional engineering (PE) license • Project management experience on water/wastewater infrastructure design projects in South Carolina • Alternative project delivery experience **Amount of Travel Required** 10% or less **Pay Range Min** USD $120,973.00 **Pay Range Max** USD $211,723.00 **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.
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Size
5,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1986

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