Sr. Project Manager - Water/Wastewater
CDM Smith
45005BR
Requisition ID:
45005BR
Business Unit:
NAU
Job Description:
CDM Smith has a new career opportunity for a proven leader in the Virginia Beach area! We are looking for a self-motivated Senior Project Manager to join our growing South Group. This is a key role with the potential to have significant impact on client development and project management in a growing market building on our proven history of performance over 50 years in Virginia. In this position, you will be a key point of contact for our municipal clients throughout the greater Virginia area while partnering with CDM Smith Sales leadership to identify, develop, and deliver project opportunities and growth-related initiatives and managing our projects across Virginia. As a member of this team, you would contribute to our clients' mission by:
• 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)
• Interfacing with clients and government officials to clarify technical questions and providing updates to upper management as necessary
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Job Title:
Sr. Project Manager - Water/Wastewater
Group:
SWG
Employment Type:
Regular
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree.
• 10 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 Virginia
• Alternative project delivery experience
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 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.
Why CDM Smith?:
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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 Site Location:
Virginia - Virginia Beach
Agency Disclaimer:
All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Recruitment Center Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Recruiting Center Team (RCT) will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.
Amount of Travel Required:
5%
Assignment Category:
Fulltime-Regular
Visa Sponsorship Available:
No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position
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.
Additional Compensation:
All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.
Work Location Options:
Hybrid Work Options may be considered for successful candidate.
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.
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