Senior Project Manager - Water Treatment

About the role

CDM Smith is growing in North Carolina and seeks an experienced Sr. Water/Wastewater Project Manager to join their Charlotte, North Carolina operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage multi-million dollar planning and design projects, project teams, and develop project scopes and budgets.
• Work with local sales staff on business development strategies for existing and new clients, including pursuit of alternative project delivery opportunities in the Charlotte-Metro area and Western North Carolina.
• Contribute to clients' mission by managing water/wastewater design, permitting, and construction services from early concept development through construction.
• Serve as a leader of project teams and mentor junior staff, including coordinating and reviewing project assignments.
• Prepare, monitor, and manage project budgets and schedules while managing the firm’s risk.
• Provide high-level planning and program analysis work including preparation of technical documents/reports.
• Aid in new business development by contributing to strategic planning, marketing, and business operations planning.
• Collaborate with sales staff to create proposals in response to client requests for proposals (RFPs).
• Review draft proposals for adherence to firm, industry, state, local, and federal regulations and best practices.
• Interface with clients and government officials to clarify technical questions and provide updates to upper management as necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree.
• 10 years of related experience.
• PMP (PMI), CCM or DBIA certification within 12 months of hire or promotion onto the Approved Project Manager list.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental or chemical engineering.
• Professional engineering (PE) license.
• Project management experience on water/wastewater treatment and infrastructure design projects in North Carolina.
• Alternative project delivery experience.

Skills

• Excellent client interaction skills.
• Leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Technical expertise in water/wastewater design, permitting, and construction services.
• Ability to prepare and manage project budgets and schedules.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations.

Benefits

CDM Smith offers a challenging and progressive work environment with career opportunities across various disciplines and geographic locations. The company provides a range of benefits including:

• Challenging and progressive work environment.
• Career opportunities spanning multiple disciplines and geographic locations.
• Projects that cover diverse areas of water, wastewater, and stormwater facilities.
• Support for learning and growth.
• Equal opportunity and affirmative action policy.

Pay

The pay range for this position is USD $120,973.00 - USD $211,723.00 per year.

Schedule

The amount of travel required is 10% or less.