CDM Smith · 3 months ago
Project Manager - Water/Wastewater Services
CDM Smith is seeking an experienced Water/Wastewater Project Manager to join their greater Tennessee water practice. The role involves managing multi-million dollar planning and design projects, leading project teams, and developing project scopes and budgets, while also engaging in business development strategies.
Civil Engineering
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
Required
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
Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental or chemical engineering
Professional engineering (PE) license
Project management experience on water/wastewater infrastructure design projects in Tennessee
Alternative project delivery experience
Benefits
All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.
Company
CDM Smith
Louis Perry Group (now CDM Smith) is a privately owned engineering and construction firm providing legendary client service and smart solutions in water, environment, transportation, energy and facilities.