Project Manager II

Job Title Project Manager II Job Description Creates project definitions, schedules, budgets and objectives for projects using lessons learned. Prepares detailed statements of work with associated work breakdown structures and gains concurrence and approval from internal and external stakeholders regarding various project aspects. Assesses potential project risk and outlines risk mitigation solutions. Ensures adherence to company and project management policies, procedures, and practices. Manages project costs and is responsible for ensuring profitability. Identifies, quantifies, and communicates residual risk (time and cost). Creates and reviews timely client billings with internal billing support. Responsible for ensuring timely client payment and follows up on outstanding client invoices to obtain payment. Reviews and approves subcontractor/vendor invoices to ensure timely payment to outside resources. Performs ongoing review of project status. On an ongoing basis, monitors project risks; identifies possible risks and recommends and implements risk mitigation solutions; escalates as appropriate. Manages project change using change management protocols; determines appropriate changes or alternate paths based upon performance and metrics. Works in conjunction with team members and internal and external stakeholders to manage changes to requirements and schedule of the project. Ensures proper review of project scope by safety managers and proper implementation of safety plans. Provides timely response to audit corrective actions identified by external or internal audits. Plans and conducts work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and application of standard engineering or construction techniques, procedures, and criteria. Provides guidance to drafters/designers, engineers, craft workers, other project team members, contractors or subcontractors. Develops and implements project resource plan and manages the staffing of assigned projects. Determines and coordinates the proper staffing within the project including identification of outside resources needed (subs/vendors) and ensures procurement processes are followed. Clearly communicates project deadlines, assignments and objectives to project team members. Assigns work and provides direction to project staff with regard to timeliness and completion of project objectives. Coaches project staff and provides feedback to staff and to project staff's supervisors on project performance; escalates any performance issues to appropriate management and human resources. Builds, maintains and manages strong client relationships. Ensures client satisfaction by delivering quality, on‑time project outcomes as a result of good planning and organizational skills; manages client expectations. Identifies opportunities for change orders and repeat business through pre‑eminent project execution and developed client relationships. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree. 7 years of related experience. PMP (PMI), CCM or DBIA certification required within 12 months of hire or promotion onto the Approved Project Manager list. Domestic and/or international travel may be required. Equivalent additional directly related experience considered in lieu of a degree. Skills and Abilities Experience working with project management methodology including budget development, project planning, control and assurance methodologies, project management software and finance and accounting concepts and practices. Demonstrates good communication skills, both verbal and written. Possesses in‑depth knowledge of project goals, drivers, strategies, risks and opportunities. Requires verbal skills and ability to interact with varying levels of staff and vendors. Good interpersonal and presentation skills for interacting with team members and clients. Ability to deal with many people and process a large volume of requests as necessary. Good personal computer skills including advanced knowledge in the use of MS Word and Excel. Demonstrates organizational skills to balance and prioritize work. EEO Statement CDM Smith is 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, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Job Site Location Massachusetts - Boston Amount of Travel Required 10% Visa Sponsorship No – We will not support sponsorship, i.e., H-1B or TN visas for this position. Pay Range Minimum: $115,253; Maximum: $201,677 Additional Compensation All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position. Work Location Options Hybrid work options may be considered for the successful candidate. Background Check and Drug Testing Information CDM Smith reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, credit and motor vehicle records when appropriate. 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. Timing of checks for candidates outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but will not precede an interview. Interview will occur prior to any criminal background check being requested. 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 that investigation. Consumer Report, Investigative Consumer Report and Drug Testing Information CDM Smith reserves the right to require consumer reports or investigative consumer reports for the application process. The reports may include verification of employment, education, licensure and credit. If this position is subject to such reports, employment will be contingent upon successful completion. Drug testing may also be required for designated positions and may continue during employment. Massachusetts Applicants It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. 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