Alternative Delivery Project Manager

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CDM Smith has an exciting, immediate opening for an experienced and driven client‑focused Design Build Project Manager to support our Water Team in growing our Collaborative Project Delivery business across North America.

• Facilitate effective communication between design and construction project leadership.
• Manage multi‑discipline water/wastewater/conveyance and environmental projects up to the $100M+ range within the engineering and construction sector from early concept development through detailed design and construction.
• Build and manage relationships with major municipal clients across North America.
• Serve as a leader of pursuit and project delivery teams.
• Work effectively with key technical specialists, project team members, delivery managers, and vendors.
• Assist with the coordination and development of 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 work including preparation of technical documents/reports.
• Promote design‑build best practices, including constructability reviews, schedule compliance, and quantity management.
• Be active in professional societies in which clients or potential clients are members, including DBIA.

• Bachelor's Degree.
• 15 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, 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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• Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering, Science or Construction Management.
• Professional Engineering License (PE) or ability to obtain within one year.
• Alternative project delivery and integrated design‑build project management experience.
• 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.
• General contractor’s license.

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.

Background checks, including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc., will be conducted for qualified candidates after an offer of employment in the United States. Drug testing may be required for designated positions.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.

All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Recruitment Center Manager to receive payment for your placement.

Minimum: $152,006 – Maximum: $281,195.