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Industrial Project Manager

$120.97k

CDM Smith

Company Overview

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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 Description

CDM Smith is seeking to fill an exciting Project Manager position in our established and growing Industrial Division. This Project Manager will bring experience with leading project engineering teams on important design projects. This will include consulting, engineering, design-build and EPC (engineer, procure, construct) projects for a variety of areas including T&D, substation, generation, civil works, geothermal, geotechnical, water/wastewater, remediation, and environmental projects across the US. CDM Smith’s Industrial Division serves Power, Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Food & Beverage, Metals & Mining, Utility, Manufacturing and other industrial clients. As a member of the Industrial team, you would contribute to CDM Smith's mission by:

• Managing multiple small to large complex engineering projects within the Industrial Market from early concept development through detailed design and construction support.

• Leading and managing a team to develop scope, schedule, and budget for proposal development as part of a larger team led by our Sales Leader and supported by our marketing team.

• Leading and managing a multi-discipline engineering and compliance team to deliver required compliance and engineering deliverables to meet project deadlines and budgets.

• Managing quality, risk, schedule, and change management.

• Serving as a mentor and leader of multi-discipline project teams.

• Performing and leading technical problem solving with a team of multi-discipline engineers.

• Performing guidance and review at the project level while assuring discipline and quality standards are adhered to.

• Serving as the main client contact and liaison during project execution to deliver a legendary client experience to grow the account.

• Identifying opportunities with existing clients, particularly by expanding service offerings.

• Applying experience and innovation to solve problems of high complexity in area of expertise with support from the engineering team.

• Effectively working with lead practitioners, quality managers, and key technical specialists.

For more information about our Project Management roles, tools and culture, please visit this website .

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 engineering or related field

• Registered Professional Engineer (PE)

• Experience managing facilities infrastructure and/or environmental projects for chemicals or manufacturing clients

• Proven experience managing preparation of engineering design packages for construction

• Experience managing project scope, schedule, and budgets

• Exemplary skills in communicating project findings to technical and nontechnical audiences

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 Min

USD $120,973.00

Pay Range Max

USD $211,723.00

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

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.

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