Senior Project Manager - Water​/Wastewater Services

Job Overview

CDM Smith has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Manager to join our growing South Group in either our Knoxville or Nashville offices. This key role will serve as a primary point of contact for municipal clients throughout Tennessee, partnering with CDM Smith leadership to identify, develop, and deliver project opportunities and growth initiatives. You will lead planning and design teams for multi‑discipline projects in large diameter conveyance, water and wastewater pumping systems, and water/wastewater treatment.

• Managing water/wastewater design, permitting, and construction services from early concept development through construction.
• Serving as a leader of project teams and mentoring staff, including the coordination and reviewing of project assignments.
• Effectively working with key technical specialists, project team members, and delivery managers.
• Assisting with the preparation of design drawings and specifications on multi‑discipline design projects.
• Preparing, monitoring, and managing project budgets and schedules while managing the firm’s risk using the latest project management tools.
• Being active in the water/wastewater industry, including conference and committee participation in professional societies.
• Assisting in new business development by contributing to strategic planning, marketing, and business operations planning.
• Collaborating with sales team members in response to client requests for qualifications (RFQs).
• Interfacing with clients and government officials and providing updates to upper management as necessary.

• Bachelor's Degree.
• 10 years of related experience.
• PMP (PMI), CCM, or DBIA certification 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 and project demands.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, or chemical engineering.
• Professional engineering (PE) license.
• Project management experience on water/wastewater infrastructure design projects in Tennessee.
• Alternative project delivery experience.

Job Title: Senior Project Manager – Water/Wastewater Services

Group: SWG

Employment Type: Regular

Job Site

Location:

Tennessee – Knoxville (Hybrid work options may be considered).

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.

Check out this video and find out why our team loves to work here! (Video)

Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you, shape your career journey, and receive the tools and resources to do your very best. Our employees are the heart of our company, and as an employer of choice, we aim to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment that fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee.

We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world‑class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world.