Industrial Project Manager - Electric Utilities

CDM Smith; Salem (OR); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Project Manager to oversee engineering projects within the utility market. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 7 years of experience in project management and must possess PMP certification. This role involves managing project timelines, quality, and client interactions, primarily focusing on power grid upgrades. A hybrid work model may be considered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid work options

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of related experience.
• PMP, CCM, or DBIA certification required.
• Travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex engineering projects from concept to construction.
• Lead multi-discipline engineering and compliance teams.
• Serve as the main client contact during project execution.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Technical problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Overview

CDM Smith Industrial Division is seeking to fill an exciting Project Manager position in our established and growing business with electric utility clients across the United States. This Project Manager will bring experience with leading project engineering teams on important design projects in the utility market. This will include, consulting, engineering, design-build and EPC (engineer, procure, construct) projects for utilities in a variety of areas including T&D, substation, generation, civil works, geothermal, geotechnical, and environmental projects for multiple major clients in the domestic United States. This individual will bring the ability to successfully lead utility clients and project teams in the implementation of power grid upgrades, expansion, resilience, and sustaining capital projects and programs as well as general infrastructure and facility capital projects, while complying with environmental and regulatory requirements. CDM Smith’s Industrial Division serves Power, Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Food & Beverage, Metals & Mining, Utility, Manufacturing and other industrial clients. As a member of the Industrial team, you would contribute to CDM Smith's mission by:

Responsibilities

• Managing small to large complex engineering projects within the Utility Market from early concept development through detailed design and construction support.
• Leading and managing a team to develop scope, schedule, and budget for proposal development as part of a larger team led by our Sales Leader and supported by our marketing team.
• Leading and managing a multi-discipline engineering and compliance team to deliver required compliance and engineering deliverables to meet project deadlines and budgets.
• Managing quality, risk, schedule, and change management.
• Serving as a mentor and leader of multi-discipline project teams.
• Performing and leading technical problem solving with a team of multi-discipline engineers.
• Performing guidance and review at the project level while assuring discipline and quality standards are adhered to.
• Serving as the main client contact and liaison during project execution to deliver a legendary client experience to grow the account.
• Identifying opportunities with existing clients, particularly by expanding service offerings.
• Applying experience and innovation to solve problems of high complexity in area of expertise with support by the engineering team.
• Effectively working with lead practitioners, quality managers, and key technical specialists.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree. 7 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: Bachelor's Degree. 7 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.

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.

Why CDM Smith?

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Join Us! CDM Smith – where amazing career journeys unfold. 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.

Job Site Location

United States - Nationwide

Agency Disclaimer

All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Recruitment Center Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Recruiting Center Team (RCT) will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.

Travel

10%

Assignment Category

Fulltime-Regular

Visa Sponsorship Available

No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position

Background Check

CDM Smith, Inc. reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc., as well as credit and motor vehicle checks where applicable. Drug testing may also be conducted for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment in the United States. For positions outside the United States, timing will vary by country. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. Additional background checks may be required during employment.

Pay Range

Minimum: $90,605

Maximum: $158,579

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 successful candidate.

Massachusetts Applicants

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.