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CDM Smith

Industrial Water/Wastewater Project Manager

fargo, ND

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Company Overview

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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 Description

CDM Smith currently has a new opportunity for a Senior Project Manager with previous experience managing industrial water and/or wastewater projects to join our Industrial Business unit. In this position, you will be the main point of contact for planning and design of water, water reuse, and wastewater projects and will assist with business development activities throughout the U.S. CDM Smith’s Industrial Business unit services clients in a variety of industrial sectors including; High Tech, Data Centers, Chemicals, Rubber & Plastics, Petrochemical, Oil & Gas, Food & Beverage, Mining and Manufacturing.

*** This position is hybrid with a minimum of two days in the office and can be based at any of our Industrial offices in the United States. Some of those cities include Houston, Irvine, Fairfax VA, Portland, New Orleans, Raleigh, Atlanta, Chicago, Phoenix, Austin, Concord CA, Edison, Albany, Boston, and Wadsworth, OH ***

As a member of this team, you would contribute to CDM Smith's mission by:

Managing and serving as the lead Project Manager on water/wastewater projects

Providing technical guidance, senior leadership, and mentoring engineering staff to enhance our water/wastewater design capabilities

Being responsible for scope, schedule, budget development, monitoring and adherence for projects managed

Completing Quality Assurance/Quality Control of key deliverables and assisting on projects managed by others in the office

Assisting Client Service Leaders with technical marketing for clients throughout the U.S.

Participating in professional societies relevant to the industry.

Building and maintaining positive working relationships with key decision makers in our clients’ organizations

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

Professional engineering (PE) license, strongly preferred.

Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, or chemical engineering, or related degree.

Previous experience working on and managing projects for Industrial water/water reuse/wastewater clients.

Previous experience managing multi-discipline project teams.

Excellent communication, networking and team building skills.

Previous experience working directly with clients

Master’s degree.

Previous business development experience including preparation of proposals and scopes of work and costs estimates for industrial clients

Amount of Travel Required

10% or less

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 Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries are 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, physical or mental disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Background Check and Drug Testing Information

CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.

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.

Pay Range Min

USD $120,973.00

Pay Range Max

USD $211,723.00

Additional Pay Range Information

CDM Smith is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. This pay range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels for the geographic location assigned to the position. In addition to geographic location, a candidate’s salary is determined by several other factors including, but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, relevant work experience, skills, required certifications, and education/training.

Additional Compensation

All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.

Visa Sponsorship Available

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

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Worksite address

fargo, ND, 58126, US

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