Sr. Design Build Project Manager - Water Services

Sr. Design Build Project Manager - Water Services

Location:

South United States (Hybrid Work Options available)

CDM Smith is looking for an experienced, client-focused strategic Design Build Sr. Project Manager to support our South Region Water Team in growing our Collaborative Project Delivery business. The role involves managing multi-discipline planning, design, and construction teams for large water and wastewater treatment facilities, collection and distribution systems, and environmental and stormwater facilities. You will collaborate with engineering and construction leaders and deliver innovative solutions to clients.

• Facilitate effective communication between design and construction project leadership
• Manage multi-discipline water/wastewater/conveyance and environmental projects up to the $100M+ range from early concept through design and construction
• Build and maintain relationships with major municipal clients in the South Region
• Serve as a leader of pursuit and project delivery teams
• Work with key technical specialists, project team members, delivery managers, and vendors
• Assist with coordination and development of GMP Guaranteed Maximum Price documents
• Prepare, monitor and manage project budgets and schedules while managing the firm's risk
• Provide high-level planning and programming analysis, including preparation of technical documents/reports
• Promote design-build best practices, including constructability reviews, schedule compliance, and quantity management
• Be active in professional societies in which clients or potential clients are members, including DBIA

• Bachelor's Degree
• 10 years of related experience
• PMP (PMI), CCM or DBIA certification required (within 12 months of hire)
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required
• Equivalent additional directly related experience considered in lieu of a degree

• Alternative project delivery and integrated design-build project management experience
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management is a plus
• DBIA certification is a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with internal and external clients
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Project management experience on multi-disciplined water, wastewater, stormwater infrastructure design-build projects
• Experience as a leader, mentor, and problem solver with a determination for excellence
• Master's Degree in Engineering, Science, or Construction Management preferred
• General Contractor's license

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.