CDM Smith · 21 hours ago
Senior PM Water Reclamation & Reuse
CDM Smith is a company focused on providing meaningful career experiences and fostering personal leadership. They are looking for a Senior Project Manager who is passionate about advancing water reclamation and reuse, responsible for leading multidisciplinary teams and supporting clients in developing sustainable water strategies.
Civil EngineeringConstructionEnergyTransportationWater
Responsibilities
Support clients in developing and implementing reuse strategies that balance technical feasibility, regulatory requirements, and long-term community needs
Lead multidisciplinary teams through planning, design, and delivery of water reuse and reclamation projects—ranging from early feasibility to full implementation
Work collaboratively with sales leaders to evaluate potential new work and support the scoping and fee development effort
Foster and enhance client relationships by serving as a reliable and trusted point of contact, consistently delivering clarity and dependability throughout complex projects
Manage scope, schedule, budget, and risk with a focus on predictable delivery and high-quality outcomes
Collaborate across CDM Smith with experts in treatment, communications, conveyance, permitting, modeling, and construction services to bring holistic solutions forward
Mentor and develop emerging project managers and technical staff, helping build the next generation of water leaders
Contribute to the visibility of the firm’s reuse industry recognition by attending and presenting at local and national related conferences and events
Identify opportunities to expand our role in water reuse, both with existing clients and new ones who are ready to explore more resilient water supply options
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree
13 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
Experience working with project management methodology including budget development, project planning
Significant experience working with project management methodology including budget development, project planning, control and assurance methodologies, project management software and finance and accounting concepts and practices
Demonstrates excellent communication skills both verbal and written
Possesses deep knowledge of project goals, drivers, strategies, risks and opportunities
Demonstrates exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills for interacting with team members and clients
Ability to interact with many people, and process a large volume of requests as necessary
Excellent personal computer skills including expert knowledge of MS Word and Excel
Demonstrates superior organizational skills to balance and prioritize work
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Civil, or Chemical Engineering
Current professional engineering license, strongly preferred
Prior experience with southeastern US communities preferred
Prior experience managing treatment related projects greater than $1M
Previous experience working on and managing water reclamation and reuse projects
Previous experience managing multi-discipline project teams
Excellent communication, networking and team building skills
Benefits
All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.
Company
CDM Smith
CDM Smith is an engineering and construction firm that offers environmental, transportation, and energy-smart solutions and facilities.
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