Senior Project Manager - Water and Wastewater Solutions

Requisition ID: 42765BR Business Unit: IND About the Role: Join a dynamic and innovative team at CDM Smith as a Senior Project Manager specializing in water and wastewater projects. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the planning and design of essential water, water reuse, and wastewater initiatives while contributing to business development efforts across the country. You will collaborate with a diverse range of clients in sectors including High Tech, Data Centers, Chemicals, Rubber & Plastics, Petrochemical, Oil & Gas, Food & Beverage, Mining, and Manufacturing. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage projects to ensure timely delivery while upholding high-quality standards. Provide technical guidance and mentor team members to elevate our engineering capabilities in water/wastewater design. Develop, oversee, and manage project scopes, schedules, and budgets, ensuring compliance. Conduct Quality Assurance/Quality Control checks on critical deliverables, offering assistance to teammates as needed. Collaborate with Client Service Leaders on technical marketing strategies and engage with clients nationwide. Stay connected with industry trends by participating in professional societies. Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers in client organizations. Location: This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of two days in the office. Candidates may work from any of our Industrial offices across the United States, including Houston, Irvine, Fairfax VA, Portland, New Orleans, Raleigh, Atlanta, Chicago, Phoenix, Austin, Concord CA, Edison, Albany, Boston, and Wadsworth, OH. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree with at least 10 years of relevant experience. Must obtain PMP (PMI), CCM, or DBIA certification within 12 months of hire. Willingness to travel domestically and/or internationally as necessary. Preferred Qualifications: Professional engineering (PE) license is preferred. A degree in civil, environmental, or chemical engineering, or a related field. Experience managing industrial water, water reuse, and wastewater projects. Proven ability to effectively lead multi-disciplinary project teams. Excellent communication, networking, and team-building skills. Strong experience in client relationship management. A Master's degree is a plus. Experience in business development activities, including proposal preparation and cost estimation for industrial clients. Why Work With Us? At CDM Smith, we value an inclusive and progressive workplace. We provide opportunities for personal leadership and career advancement, recognizing that our employees are central to our success. Join us in working on impactful projects that truly make a difference! Job Site Location: United States - Nationwide Travel Requirement: 10% of your time. Salary Range: $119,829 - $209,726 (with discretionary bonuses). Compensation details will be discussed during the application process. Please note that CDM Smith requires a background check and may conduct drug testing as part of our hiring process.

Created: 2026-03-10