California Water Reuse Discipline Leader

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Job Description

This is a strategic leadership position to serve as a Discipline Leader (DL) for California water reuse projects in our Water Reuse Community of Practice (COP). This DL will assist in developing creative approaches to the planning, design and delivery of water reuse, drinking water, and/or wastewater projects in California during both the pursuit and delivery phase of projects. The DL role also works alongside the Water Reuse strategy team to grow the firm’s technical luminescence in the industry. This may include professional society committee engagement, developing paper abstracts or journal articles on water reuse, drinking water, and/or wastewater projects.

As a strategic member of the CDM Smith reuse team, you will help with proper application of treatment related technology, growing our technical capabilities within the discipline, developing our team members who are passionate about reuse, and assisting with sales and delivery growth. Working with Practice Leaders (PLs), other DLs, and engineering and construction leaders across the organization you will be empowered to deliver innovative solutions while interacting effectively with clients, project engineers, and vendors.

Main responsibilities include:

1. Provides guidance and coordinates with other subject matter experts on the delivery of water reuse, drinking water, and/or wastewater projects.
2. Collaborates with the Water Reuse Practice Leader and sales staff to support proposals in response to Requests for Proposals. Prepares and reviews proposals as part of technical review team for adherence to firm, industry, state, local and federal regulations, and best practices. Meets with current and potential future clients as needed to review their current and future project needs.
3. Performs and coordinates with designated team members for quality checking of documents for compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Ensures that firm policies and practices are followed.
4. Attends and presents at conferences, symposia, etc. to contribute to the technical luminescence and visibility of the firm's products and services in collaboration with PLs, DLs, and sales staff.
5. Provides technical guidance and training to senior, mid-level and junior staff working on reuse projects. Mentors staff and develops them for future growth within the discipline and firm. Supervises the work of engineers on project work and delegates as necessary.

Skills & Abilities

• A comprehensive knowledge of California reuse regulations.
• Strong technical and business leadership.
• Expert Knowledge of engineer principles of design.
• Expert Knowledge of Microsoft business software (Excel, Word, etc.).
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Expert knowledge of federal, state and local regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• 15 years of related experience.
• 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

• Professional engineering (PE) license preferred
• Alternative delivery experience such as progressive design build is a plus.

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 $153,462.00

Pay Range Max

USD $283,878.00

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