Sr. Design Build Project Manager - Water Services
$120.97k - $211.72kCDM Smith
Job Description CDM Smith has an exciting, immediate opening for an experienced and driven client‑focused strategic Design Build Senior Project Manager to support our South Region Water Team in growing our Collaborative Project Delivery business. In this position, you will manage and lead multi‑discipline planning, design, and construction teams for large water and wastewater treatment facilities, collection and distribution systems, and environmental and stormwater facilities. As a strategic member of this team, you will have direct access to engineering and construction leaders across the organization and be empowered to deliver innovative solutions while interacting effectively with clients, company management, administrators, project engineers, vendors, and the industry’s best Design‑Builders. This strategic position reports directly to the South Region Delivery Leader and offers the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Assignments range from client relationship building, to support of proposals and estimates, to execution of projects where you will: Facilitate effective communication between design and construction project leadership Manage multi‑discipline water/wastewater/conveyance and environmental projects up to the $100M+ range within the engineering and construction sector from early concept development through detailed design and construction Build and manage relationships with major municipal clients in the South Region 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/reports Promote design‑build best practices, including constructability reviews, schedule compliance, and quantity management Be active in professional societies that clients or potential clients are members of, including DBIA 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 Alternative project delivery and integrated design build project management experience Bachelor's degree in Construction Management is a plus DBIA certification is a plus 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 Prefer candidates with a Master's Degree in Engineering, Science, or Construction Management General Contractor's license 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. Pay Range
USD $120,973.00 – USD $211,723.00
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