Senior Project Manager - Water Treatment

CDM Smith is expanding in North Carolina and seeks an experienced Senior Water/Wastewater Project Manager to join our Charlotte office. This role requires excellent client interaction skills and the ability to lead planning and design teams on multi‑discipline projects in water distribution, wastewater collection, pumping systems, treatment, and residuals/biosolids.

• Manage water/wastewater design, permitting, and construction services from concept through construction.
• Lead project teams and mentor junior staff, coordinating and reviewing assignments.
• Collaborate with technical specialists, delivery managers, and sales staff.
• Prepare design drawings, specifications, and technical documents for large, complex projects.
• Monitor and manage project budgets and schedules while managing firm risk.
• Provide high‑level planning and program analysis, preparing technical reports.
• Stay current on industry technologies, research opportunities, and professional society participation.
• Assist in business development through strategic planning, marketing, and proposal creation.
• Review draft proposals for adherence to regulatory and best‑practice standards.
• Interface with clients and government officials to clarify technical questions and provide updates to upper management.

• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent directly related experience).
• 10+ years of related experience.
• PMP (PMI), CCM, or DBIA certification required (must be on the Approved Project Manager list within 12 months of hire).
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.

• Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, or chemical engineering.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license.
• Project management experience on water/wastewater treatment and infrastructure projects in North Carolina.
• Experience with alternative project delivery methods.

10% travel may be required.

Background checks and, where applicable, drug testing will be required as part of the hiring process.

All bonuses are discretionary and may or may not apply.

Hybrid work options may be considered.

CDM Smith 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.