Senior PM Water Reclamation & Reuse

Senior Project Manager – Water Reclamation & Reuse

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced senior project manager to lead water reuse and reclamation projects throughout the southeastern United States. If you are passionate about advancing sustainable water solutions and enjoy building long‑term client relationships, this role gives you the opportunity to make a real impact.

• 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—from early feasibility to full implementation.
• Collaborate 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 firm’s reuse industry recognition by attending and presenting at local and national conferences and events.
• Identify opportunities to expand our role in water reuse, both with existing clients and new clients who are ready to explore resilient water supply options.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 13+ years of related experience.
• PMP (PMI), CCM or DBIA certification required (within 12 months of hire).
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

• 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 managing water reclamation and reuse projects.
• Previous experience managing multi‑discipline project teams.
• Excellent communication, networking and team building skills.

CDM Smith Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.