Alternative Delivery Project Manager

Job Title

Alternative Delivery Project Manager

HQG

Regular

CDM Smith has an immediate opening for an experienced client-focused Design Build Project Manager to support our Water Team. The role manages and leads multi‑discipline planning, design, and construction teams for large water and wastewater treatment facilities, collection and distribution systems, and environmental and stormwater facilities across North America. The project manager interacts effectively with clients, company management, administrators, project engineers, and vendors, and will be empowered to deliver innovative solutions while accessing engineering and construction leaders across the organization.

• Facilitate effective communication between design and construction project leadership.
• Manage multi‑discipline water/wastewater/conveyance and environmental projects up to the $100M+ range 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 and 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 in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical Engineering, Science, or Construction Management.
• 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).
• 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.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required (30%).

• 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

California - Statewide

30%

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. 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.

Hybrid Work Options may be considered for successful candidate.