Construction Management Practice Leader

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 As the Practice Leader and visionary, you will contribute to CDM Smith's growth by: Advancing the CDM Smith brand to be recognized as a premier provider of Construction Management services including resident engineering and inspection, owner’s advisor services, pre-construction services, risk management, start-up and commissioning. Work with Discipline Leaders to advance the use of construction related technologies and software. Advancing the practice through technical ingenuity, innovation, and increasing top-line sales. Working in collaboration and partnership with CDM Smith’s digital service providers, Trinnex, and Digital Engineering Services (DES), to accelerate the practice’s adoption and use of digital tools to solve client problems and more efficiently deliver prepared instruments of service to clients; promote the development of new digital tools through ideation, incubation and governed implementation processes in collaboration with Trinnex and DES. Driving year over year practice sales growth. Positioning the firm technically to stay ahead of emerging marketplace challenges. Collaborating with client service units to pre-position for major pursuits by identifying and showcasing our technical differentiators. Partnering with sales and technical leadership to build strong relationships with clients, with the ability to work successfully across markets. Leading technical luminescence activities, including conference presentations, technical papers, and webinars. Recruiting and retaining top strategic technical talent and the best and brightest employees. Developing, mentoring, and guiding technical specialists and discipline leaders within the practice, while driving innovative ideas in research and development. Work with the Discipline Leaders to Identify technical expertise and bench strength needs to expand and support our growth initiatives. Fostering continuous improvement, a culture of quality, accountability to commitments, and CDM Smith’s core values, while challenging the status quo. Pursuing and applying innovative technologies that give CDM Smith a competitive edge and help our clients achieve more for less. Leveraging the advantages of a matrix organization to grow the firm while keeping our existing clients “CDM Smith clients.” Overseeing and directing the loss prevention and risk management strategies involved in the practice. Collaborate with the Program Management Practice Leader to identify joint opportunities for growth and innovation. Skills & Abilities Self-directed, motivated, mission-driven with a positive attitude. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to represent the firm to industry groups and the media on a national and international level. Developer and implementer of best practices in delivery of services. Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree. 12 years of relevant 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. Preferred Qualifications Proven leadership and visionary abilities. Recognized profile within the Construction Management practice as evidenced by presentations, participation in committees and societies and recognition as a subject matter expert (SME) on projects such as constructability reviews, value engineering studies, and on dispute resolution boards. Amount of Travel Required 20% - 40% 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 Min

USD $134,264.00

Pay Range Max

USD $248,394.00

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 #J-18808-Ljbffr CDM Smith