Sr. Design Build Project Manager - Water Services

CDM Smith; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the South United States seeks a Sr. Design Build Project Manager for their Water Services team. This role requires managing large multi-discipline projects in water and wastewater treatment, up to $100M. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, a minimum of 10 years of experience, and relevant project management certifications. The position offers hybrid work options and 15% travel.

Qualifications

• 10 years of related experience.
• PMP (PMI), CCM or DBIA certification required within 12 months of hire.
• Experience on multi-disciplined water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead multi-discipline planning, design, and construction teams.
• Build and manage relationships with major municipal clients.
• Assist with the coordination of GMP documents.
• Promote design build best practices, including constructability reviews.

Skills

Project management methodology

Strong written and verbal communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Strong MS Word and Excel skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree in Engineering, Science, or Construction Management

Job description

Overview

CDM Smith has an exciting, immediate opening for an experienced and driven client-focused strategic Design Build Sr. Project Manager to support our South Region Water Team in growing our Collaborative Project Delivery business. In this position, you will manage and lead multi-discipline planning, design, and construction teams for large water and wastewater treatment facilities, collection and distribution systems, and environmental and stormwater facilities. As a strategic member of this team, you will have direct access to engineering and construction leaders across the organization and will be empowered to deliver innovative solutions while interacting effectively with clients, company management, administrators, project engineers, and vendors, and the industry’s best Design-Builders. This strategic position reports directly to the South Region Delivery Leader and offers the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Assignments range from client relationship building, to support of proposals and estimates, to execution of projects where you will:

• Facilitate effective communication between design and construction project leadership

• Manage multi-discipline water/wastewater/conveyance and environmental projects up to the $100M+ range within the engineering and construction sector from early concept development through detailed design and construction

• Build and manage relationships with major municipal clients in the South Region

• Serve as a leader of pursuit and project delivery teams

• Work effectively with key technical specialists, project team members, delivery managers, and vendors

• Assist with the 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 work 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

Job Title

Sr. Design Build Project Manager - Water Services

Group

SEG

Employment Type

Regular

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 10 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

• 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

-Prefer candidates with a Master’s Degree in Engineering, Science, or Construction Management

• General Contractor's license

Details

• Job Site Location: South United States
• Amount of Travel Required: 15%
• Assignment Category: Fulltime-Regular
• Visa Sponsorship Available: No
• Work Location Options: Hybrid Work Options may be considered for successful candidate

Skills and Abilities

• Experience with project management methodology including budget development, project planning, control and assurance methodologies, project management software, and finance and accounting concepts and practices
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of project goals, drivers, strategies, risks and opportunities
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills for interacting with team members and clients
• Ability to interact with many people and process a large volume of requests
• Strong MS Word and Excel skills
• Strong organizational skills to balance and prioritize work

EEO Statement

CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, 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.

Work Location and Legal

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

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