Project Manager - Water​/Wastewater Servicves

Job Overview

CDM Smith has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Water/Wastewater Project Manager to join our greater TN water practice. We are looking for someone who has excellent client interaction skills and can manage and lead planning and design teams for multi-discipline projects and programs of work in the fields of large diameter conveyance (water distribution and wastewater collection), water and wastewater pumping systems and water/wastewater treatment projects in Tennessee.

• Manage water/wastewater design, permitting, and construction services from early concept development through construction.
• Serve as a leader of project teams, mentor junior staff, and coordinate and review project assignments.
• Work effectively with key technical specialists, project team members, and delivery managers.
• Assist with preparation of design drawings and specifications on large, complex, multi-discipline design projects.
• Prepare, monitor, and manage project budgets and schedules while managing the firm’s risk.
• Provide high level planning and program analysis work including preparation of technical documents and reports.
• Stay active in the water/wastewater industry, keeping abreast of emerging technologies, research/development opportunities, and conference/committee participation in professional societies.
• Assist in new business development by contributing to strategic planning, marketing, and business operations planning.
• Collaborate with sales staff to create proposals in response to client requests for proposals (RFPs).
• Review draft proposals for adherence to firm, industry, state, local, and federal regulations and best practices.
• Interface with clients and government officials to clarify technical questions and provide updates to upper management as necessary.

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 7 years of related experience.
• 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.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

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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Tennessee - Nashville

Agency Disclaimer:
All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Recruitment Center Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith staff will not be considered binding terms.

Amount of

Travel Required:

5%

Assignment Category:
Fulltime-Regular

Visa Sponsorship Available:
No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position

Background Check and Drug Testing Information: CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States.

Additional Compensation:
All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.

Work Location Options:
Hybrid Work Options may be considered for successful candidate.

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