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CDM Smith

Industrial Project Manager - Petrochemical

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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 CDM Smith is seeking a Project Manager to lead and deliver Petrochemical Manufacturing facility projects for major clients in the domestic United States. This role will manage projects ranging from small, fast-track facility modifications to large, complex engineering and design-build programs, including work executed in operating facilities with safety, permitting, and environmental compliance considerations. This position is part of our Industrial Division, which serves Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Food & Beverage, Metals & Mining, Utilities, Manufacturing, and other industrial clients. As a member of this team, you will serve as Project Manager, where you would contribute to CDM Smith's mission by:
  • Managing multiple petrochemical/chemical manufacturing and downstream oil & gas facility projects concurrently, from early concept and front-end planning through detailed design, procurement support, and possibly construction, and start-up/commissioning support.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for client delivery—establishing clear scope, execution strategy, roles/responsibilities, communications cadence, and decision-making pathways.
  • Lead multi-discipline teams (process, mechanical, piping, civil/structural, electrical, I&C, architecture, environmental) and coordinate closely with construction management, subcontractors, and vendors.
  • Drive safety-first execution in operating facilities, including alignment with client site safety requirements, work planning, and constructability reviews.
  • Maintain control of scope, schedule, budget, and risk; develop and monitor project plans, forecasts, and performance metrics; and implement corrective actions as needed.
  • Lead change management with support from the engineering disciplines, including evaluation of impacts, client communication, and negotiation of contract amendments/change orders.
  • Provide project-level guidance and oversight to ensure discipline quality standards and project deliverables meet CDM Smith and client requirements.
  • Support and/or lead proposal efforts along with sales, marketing and engineering, to include scope, schedule, and budget that position the team for success.
  • Mentor and develop project team members; foster collaboration, accountability, and timely issue resolution.
  • Identify opportunities with existing clients by expanding service offerings and bringing forward value-added solutions. For more information about our Project Management roles, tools and culture, please visit: bit.ly/2UC8V16. Qualifications
  • 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, 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 engineering (chemical, mechanical, civil/structural, or electrical) or a related technical discipline.
  • Registered Professional Engineer (PE).
  • Experience delivering facility upgrades/expansions in operating plants (e.g., brownfield work, tie-ins, outage/turnaround coordination, constructability planning).
  • Proven experience managing preparation of engineering design packages for construction (IFR/IFC), including coordinating multidisciplinary reviews and deliverable quality.
  • Familiarity with industrial safety and risk practices (e.g., PHA/HAZOP participation, MOC interfaces, hazard awareness) and environmental compliance/permitting considerations.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical content for non-technical stakeholders and lead effective client and team meetings.
Amount of Travel Required 10% or less EEO Statement 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. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries are 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, physical or mental disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Background Check and Drug Testing Information CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as "CDM Smith") reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing. Massachusetts Applicants It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Additional Pay Range Information CDM Smith is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. This pay range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels for the geographic location assigned to the position. In addition to geographic location, a candidate's salary is determined by several other factors including, but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, relevant work experience, skills, required certifications, and education/training. Additional Compensation All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position. Visa Sponsorship Available No-We will not support sponsorship in the United States, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position Agency Disclaimer All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Talent Acquisition Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Talent Acquisition Team will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries will not be held liable to pay a placement fee. Pay Range Max USD $175,365.00 Pay Range Min USD $100,214.00
Qualifications:
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, which may vary depending on workload and project demands. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Benefits

  • Professional Development
  • Dental Insurance