Engineer​/Project Manager - Water Services Group

Overview

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Requisition :

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Business Unit:

TSU

Join a collaborative team delivering water infrastructure projects that support resilient, sustainable communities.

As a Water Project Manager, you’ll lead projects from planning through execution, balancing technical quality, financial performance, and client satisfaction while working closely with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.

• Define project scope, objectives, schedules, budgets, and execution strategies; develop statements of work and work breakdown structures.
• Align internal teams and external stakeholders on project requirements, delivery plans, and expectations.
• Identify and manage project risks, monitor performance metrics, and implement mitigation strategies throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage scope, schedule, and budget changes using established change‑management processes.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, project management procedures, safety requirements, and regulatory obligations.
• Oversee project financials, including cost tracking, forecasting, billing, and overall profitability.
• Review and approve client invoices, subcontractor and vendor invoices, and follow up on outstanding payments.
• Develop and manage project staffing and resource plans, including coordination of internal teams and procurement of outside resources.
• Provide clear direction to project team members, assign work, and support timely completion of project objectives.
• Coach and mentor project staff, provide performance feedback, and escalate issues as appropriate.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, manage expectations, and deliver high‑quality, on‑time project outcomes.
• Support safety planning, audit responses, and continuous improvement efforts as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree.
• 4 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:

• Professional Engineer or other professional certification in area of practice.

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 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.

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