Senior Project Manager - Water/Wastewater Services

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 CDM Smith has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Manager to join our growing South Group in either our Knoxville or Nashville offices. 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 in Tennessee . In this position, you will be a key point of contact for our municipal clients throughout the state while partnering with CDM Smith leadership to identify, develop, and deliver project opportunities and growth-related initiatives. You will lead planning and design teams for multi-discipline projects in the fields of large diameter conveyance (water distribution and wastewater collection), water and wastewater pumping systems and water/wastewater treatment projects in Tennessee. 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 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 multi-discipline design projects Preparing, monitoring, and managing project budgets and schedules while managing the firm’s risk using the latest project management tools Being active in the water/wastewater industry, 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 team members in response to client requests for qualifications (RFQs) Interfacing with clients and government officials and providing updates to upper management as necessary 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 civil, environmental or chemical engineering Professional engineering (PE) license Project management experience on water/wastewater infrastructure design projects in Tennessee Alternative project delivery experience 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr