Senior PM Water Reclamation & Reuse

Senior PM Water Reclamation & Reuse

We are looking for a senior project manager who is passionate about helping communities and clients advance their water reuse and water reclamation efforts in the southeast US. If you enjoy building long‑term client relationships, guiding teams through complex water challenges, and contributing to the rapid growth of reuse, this role gives you the chance to make a real impact.

• Support clients in developing and implementing reuse strategies that balance technical feasibility, regulatory requirements, and long‑term community needs.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams through planning, design, and delivery of water reuse and reclamation projects—ranging from early feasibility to full implementation.
• Work collaboratively with sales leaders to evaluate potential new work and support the scoping and fee development effort.
• Foster and enhance client relationships by serving as a reliable and trusted point of contact, consistently delivering clarity and dependability throughout complex projects.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, and risk with a focus on predictable delivery and high‑quality outcomes.
• Collaborate across CDM Smith with experts in treatment, communications, conveyance, permitting, modeling, and construction services to bring holistic solutions forward.
• Mentor and develop emerging project managers and technical staff, helping build the next generation of water leaders.
• Contribute to the visibility of the firm’s reuse industry recognition by attending and presenting at local and national related conferences and events.
• Identify opportunities to expand our role in water reuse, both with existing clients and new ones who are ready to explore more resilient water supply options.

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 13 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.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Civil, or Chemical Engineering.
• Current professional engineering license, strongly preferred.
• Prior experience with southeastern US communities preferred.
• Prior experience managing treatment related projects greater than $1M.
• Previous experience working on and managing water reclamation and reuse projects.
• Previous experience managing multi‑discipline project teams.
• Excellent communication, networking and team building skills.

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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