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CDM Smith · 1 day ago

Project Manager - Water/Wastewater Services

Knoxville, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

CDM Smith is a company committed to providing an unmatched employee experience and meaningful projects. They are seeking an experienced Water/Wastewater Project Manager to lead planning and design teams for multi-discipline projects in Tennessee, managing project budgets and schedules while engaging in business development.

Civil EngineeringConstructionEnergyTransportationWater

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

PMP certificationWater/Wastewater designProject managementProfessional engineering licenseBusiness developmentClient interactionMentoring junior staffTechnical document preparationTeam leadership

Required

Bachelor's Degree

7 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