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CDM Smith
Project Manager - Water/Wastewater Services
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What they do
A Project Manager manages work on projects with a defined scope, start and completion point. Leads project teams, manages project budgets and schedules; manages contractors and communications with stakeholders. May manage projects in construction, information technology or in other industries.
$105,638 / year median in North Carolina
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Company Overview Check out this video and find out why our team loves to work here! Join Us! CDM Smith - where amazing career journeys unfold. Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so. Where it's a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family. Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world. Job Description
- We are open to considering candidates for this position that can work out of our Nashville, Knoxville, TN offices.
- CDM Smith has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Water/Wastewater Project Manager to join our greater NC water practice.
- Managing water/wastewater design, permitting, and construction services from early concept development through construction
- Serving as a leader of project teams and mentoring junior staff, including the coordination and reviewing of project assignments
- Effectively working with key technical specialists, project team members, and delivery managers
- Assisting with preparation of design drawings and specifications on large, complex, multi-discipline design projects
- Preparing, monitoring, and managing project budgets and schedules while managing the firm's risk
- Providing high level planning and program analysis work including preparation of technical documents/reports
- Being active in the water/wastewater industry, keeping abreast of emerging technologies, research/development opportunities, and conference/committee participation in professional societies
- Assisting in new business development by contributing to strategic planning, marketing, and business operations planning
- Collaborating with sales staff to create proposals in response to client requests for proposals (RFPs)
- Reviewing draft proposals for adherence to firm, industry, state, local, and federal regulations and best practices
- Interfacing with clients and government officials to clarify technical questions and providing updates to upper management as necessary For more information about our Project Management roles, tools and culture, please visit this website https://bit.ly/2UC8V16 Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree.
- 4 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, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.
- Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree. Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental or chemical engineering
- Professional engineering (PE) license
- Project management experience on water/wastewater infrastructure design projects in NC
- Alternative project delivery experience Amount of Travel Required 10% or less EEO Statement We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow.