Construction Project Director- Collaborative Delivery Water

Why CDM Smith?

Check out this video and find out why our team loves to work here!

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.

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Project Director to lead the execution of a high‑profile, multi‑year collaborative delivery/design‑build water infrastructure project. This is a pivotal leadership role, responsible for overseeing all aspects of project delivery, ensuring alignment between clients, delivery team, partners, and management while driving operational excellence across planning, execution, and stakeholder engagement.

Location options:

• Los Angeles
• Irvine
• Rancho Cucamonga

• Primary Liaison:
  Serve as the primary liaison between our client, delivery team partners, subcontractors, and regulatory agencies, building and maintaining strong relationships to ensure seamless communication and collaboration.
• Leadership and Strategic Direction:
  Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for the project to meet expectations, goals, schedules, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
• Team Leadership and
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Lead a multidisciplinary team, fostering a culture of collaboration and safety, and ensuring that all project milestones are met on time and within budget.
• Project Oversight:
  Oversee the planning, design, preconstruction, procurement, and construction phases of the project, ensuring adherence to quality standards and timelines.
• Financial Management:
  Direct and oversee project budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting, ensuring accurate and timely financial management.
• Operational Leadership:
  Provide leadership and ensure alignment across all staff in the day‑to‑day operation of the project, including project delivery performance, contract and risk management, forecasting and budgeting, performance reporting, health and safety, and interpretation of monthly performance of project controls figures.
• Resource Management:
  Direct and oversee the assignment of all resources on the projects, with an emphasis on staff development and optimization.

• Bachelor’s degree. 15 years of related experience with at least 3 years in a leadership and/or management capacity.
• 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.
• May be required to relocate to support business needs.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

An appropriate and valid driver's license is required.

10%

• Expert knowledge of project management methodologies including contract practices, budget development, project planning, control and assurance methodologies, risk management, project management software and finance and accounting concepts and practices.
• Demonstrated expert leadership skills with a proven ability to develop and grow staff.
• Experience in building and developing a strong delivery team.
• Strong reputation for integrity and diplomacy.
• Expert project management – able to lead multiple work streams; manage and report multiple deadlines; balance conflicting priorities; set expectations and deadlines and ensure they are…