Operations Specialist

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• With high-level goals provided, conceives, plans, coordinates and leads the completion of operations and maintenance projects of small to medium scope and basic to high complexity.
• Maintains liaison with individuals and units within or outside the firm's organization with responsibility for acting independently on technical matters pertaining to O&M projects.
• Collaborates with sales staff to create proposals in response to current and potential client requests for proposal (RFPs).
• Reviews draft proposals for adherence to firm, industry, state, local and federal regulations and best practices.
• Meets with current and potential future clients to review their current and future O&M needs.
• Supervises the work of junior staff on project work.
• Provides technical guidance and training to junior staff.
• Mentors junior staff and develops them for growth within the discipline and firm.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Performs administrative duties, including coordinating meetings with clients, preparing project schedules and budgets; and assisting in preparation of proposals and other business development efforts.
• Provides updates to clients, subcontractors, and contractors on project status, startup and scheduling.

Solid knowledge of sampling and analyses techniques. Solid knowledge of the operations and maintenance of equipment, instrumentation, and other related physical plant assets. Solid verbal and written communication skills. Ability to read and follow technical manuals and follow verbal and written instructions. Solid knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

Associate's degree or technical school certificate. Class III operator certification as water, wastewater and/or industrial plant operator. 7 years of related experience. 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.

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An appropriate and valid driver's license is required.

We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries are 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, physical or mental disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.