Engineer​/Project Manager - Water Services Group

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* ** Requisition :*
* 43682

** Business Unit:*
* TSU

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* Job Description:

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* We are seeking a Water Project Manager with the technical depth to lead complex water infrastructure projects from concept through delivery. This role blends hands‑on engineering judgment with full project management responsibility-owning scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client outcomes.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams delivering sustainable water, wastewater, and stormwater solutions that serve communities and meet rigorous regulatory and environmental standards. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys technical leadership, client engagement, and accountability for project performance.

Key Responsibilities

Leads the definition, planning, and execution of water infrastructure projects, establishing scope, schedules, budgets, and project objectives.

Develops detailed statements of work and work breakdown structures, securing alignment and approval from internal teams and clients.

Applies independent engineering judgment in the evaluation, selection, and application of standard engineering and construction techniques.

Provides technical direction to engineers, designers, and project staff to ensure quality, constructability, and regulatory compliance.

Manages project financial performance, including cost control, forecasting, profitability, and risk identification.

Actively monitors schedule and cost risks, implements mitigation strategies, and communicates residual risk to stakeholders.

Oversees project change management, evaluating impacts to scope, cost, and schedule and leading resolution in collaboration with clients and project teams.

Ensures compliance with company project management practices, safety requirements, and quality standards.

Maintains responsibility for client billing and cash flow, including invoice review, approval of subcontractor and vendor invoices, and coordination to ensure timely client payment.

Plans and manages project staffing, coordinating internal resources and external consultants or contractors as needed.

Clearly communicates expectations, deadlines, and responsibilities to project team members, while coaching and supporting staff development.

Builds and sustains strong client relationships by delivering technically sound, on‑time, and well‑managed projects.

Acts as a trusted technical and project advisor to clients.

Performs other duties as required.

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* Job Title:

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* Engineer/Project Manager - Water Services Group

** Group:*
* WSO

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* Employment Type:

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* Regular

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* Minimum Qualifications:

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* Bachelor's Degree.

4 years of related project management experience as an engineer.

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.

** EEO Statement:*
* 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 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.

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