Sr. Design Build Project Manager - Water Services
Listed on 2026-07-14
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Engineering
Environmental Engineer, Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Water Management, Operations Management -
Management
Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Water Management, Operations Management
Job Description
Position:
Design Build Senior Project Manager (Strategic) – South Region Water Team.
Location:
Any CDM Smith office in the Southeast (hybrid work options available). This immediate opening is for an experienced client-focused strategic leader to support our Collaborative Project Delivery business.
- Manage and lead multi-discipline planning, design, and construction teams for large water and wastewater treatment facilities, collection and distribution systems, and environmental and stormwater facilities.
- Facilitate effective communication between design and construction project leadership.
- Oversee projects up to $100M+ from early concept through detailed design and construction.
- Build and manage relationships with major municipal clients in the South Region.
- Lead pursuit and project delivery teams.
- Collaborate with key technical specialists, project team members, delivery managers, and vendors.
- Coordinate and develop GMP Guaranteed Maximum Price documents.
- Prepare, monitor, and manage project budgets and schedules while managing the firm’s risk.
- Provide high-level planning and programming analysis, including preparation of technical documents and reports.
- Promote design-build best practices, including constructability reviews, schedule compliance, and quantity management.
- Engage in professional societies such as DBIA.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Construction Management, or related field (equivalent experience considered).
- 10 years of related experience.
- PMP (PMI), CCM or DBIA certification required (must be obtained within 12 months of hire or promotion onto the Approved Project Manager list).
- Domestic and/or international travel may be required.
- Alternative project delivery and integrated design-build project management experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management.
- DBIA certification.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with internal and external clients.
- Strong organization and time management skills.
- Project management experience on multi-disciplined water, wastewater, stormwater infrastructure design-build projects.
- Experience as a leader, mentor, and problem solver with a determination for excellence.
- Master’s degree in Engineering, Science, or Construction Management.
- General Contractor’s license.
Domestic and/or international travel may be required.
EEO StatementCDM 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.
BackgroundCheck and Drug Testing Information
CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries reserve the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, and credit checks as well as motor vehicle record checks and drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made. The timing of background checks for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but will not precede an interview.
If a background check is required for any convictions related to the responsibilities and requirements of this position, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. During employment, individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record and drug testing.
Applicants
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Visa SponsorshipWe will not support sponsorship in the United States, i.e., H-1B or TN Visas for this position.
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