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
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**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.