Construction Management Professional

Why CDM Smith?

CDM Smith provides lasting and integrated solutions in water, environment, transportation, energy and facilities to public and private clients worldwide.

As a full-service consulting, engineering, construction, and operations firm, we deliver exceptional client service, quality results and enduring value across the entire project life cycle.

Job Description

CDM Smith is pursuing a senior construction manager to join our established team of accomplished professionals.

Construction management experience in water, wastewater, and conveyance is highly desired.

As a member of our team, this individual will provide technical expertise to the firm, and leadership to a staff of construction representatives and project support staff.

The individual will plan, direct, and coordinate construction projects ranging from large multi-discipline projects to moderately complex.

Responsibilities:

– Coordinate and control all construction management activities including CPM scheduling, claims management, project coordination, risk management, and quality management on a large complex construction management assignment.

– Communicate and interface with internal/external team members and authorities involved in the planning, design, execution and construction activities.

– Manage, monitor, and track project objectives including scope of work, schedule and budget.

– Serve as the primary contact for the Client and home office staff.

– Build the project team including subconsultants and subcontractors and manage their duties and activities.

– Ensure that construction is completed in accordance with the Contract Documents and CDM Smith Quality Standards.

– Manage resources and budget effectively contributing to the overall profitability of the firm.

– Establish processes and procedures to reduce cost, limit risks and provide a safe work environment for our staff.

– Mentor staff and contribute to the firm’s knowledge management system.

– Assist in development of a construction management network.

Minimum Qualifications

– Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Construction Management and 10 Years of experience in construction or Project Management Professional certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI) and 15 years of construction experience or a Certified Construction Manager (CCM) from the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) and 15 years of experience of construction experience or 22 years of construction experience in lieu of degree.

PE desired.

– 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.

Preferred Qualifications

– Excellent oral and written communication skills.

– Proven leadership abilities.

– Demonstrated record of high performance in managing large/complex water or wastewater construction projects.

– Excellent understanding of alternative delivery construction methods.

– Ability to work independently, oversee construction contractors, manage a staff of construction representatives and project support staff, oversee controls staff including master scheduling and budgets, and prepare high-level reports to the client and governing entities

– Proficiency with typical computer-based management and Microsoft Office Suite.

Assignment Category

Fulltime-Regular

Amount of Travel Required

50%

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, creed, sex, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, citizenship status, genetics, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

U.S.

Vaccine Employment Mandate

CDM Smith has taken proactive steps throughout the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure the health and safety of our employees, clients, subcontractors, and visitors.

As part of our continuing efforts to combat the pandemic and to comply with the U.S.

President’s Executive Order on Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors, effective December 3, 2021, as a condition of employment, all employees will be required to be fully vaccinated and provide proof of such COVID-19 vaccination or alternatively have applied for and received approval for a religious or medical exemption.

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.