National Practice Leader - Water Resource Infrastructure & Resiliency

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 National Practice Leader – Water Resource Infrastructure & Resiliency Location: Any CDM Smith office in the United States Ready to Lead the Future of Water Resource Infrastructure & Resiliency and Build Upon Our Industry Leadership? The N ational Practice Leader within TSU/WSG is a global technical and sales role focused on advancing CDM Smith’s Water Resource Infrastructure & Resliency practice. This leader will drive innovation, promote technical excellence, and elevate the firm’s brand through thought leadership and strategic client engagement. In your role as a Practice Leader – Water Resource Infrastructure & Resiliency you will be a driving force behind CDM Smith’s growth, innovation, and technical leadership through: Practice Growth & Innovation Advance the Water Resource Infrastructure & Resiliency practice through technical ingenuity and innovation. Position CDM Smith ahead of emerging market challenges. Lead technical activities including conference presentations, papers, and webinars. Promote and expand our leadership within the Water Resource Infrastructure & Resiliency Community of Practice (CoP). Work in collaboration and partnership with CDM Smith’s digital service providers, Trinnex, and Digital Engineering Services (DES), to accelerate TSU’s adoption and use of digital tools to solve client problems and more efficiently deliver TSU prepared instruments of service to clients; promote the development of new digital tools through ideation, incubation and governed implementation processes in collaboration with Trinnex & DES. Client Engagement & Differentiation Collaborate with client service units to pre-position for major pursuits. Showcase technical differentiators to strengthen client relationships. Provide exemplary service to both external and internal clients. Talent Development & Succession Planning Recruit and retain strategic technical talent. Mentor and guide technical specialists and discipline leaders. Create meaningful career development opportunities for staff. Organizational Impact Embrace continuous improvement and a culture of quality. Champion innovative technologies that deliver value to clients. Leverage the matrix organization to grow the firm while maintaining strong client loyalty. Leadership & Culture Demonstrate visionary leadership and promote a high-performance culture. Uphold CDM Smith’s Core Values and Leadership Competencies: Trust & Accountability, Building Alliances, and Continuous Improvement. Lead by example in collaboration, quality, and business acumen. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Civil, Coastal, or Chemical Engineering or related discipline. Professional engineering (PE) license. 15 years of related experience. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree. 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. Amount of Travel Required 20% - 40% Driving Requirements An appropriate and valid driver's license is required. 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 Pay Range Max

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