Project Manager I - Water Services Group

CDM Smith•Raleigh, NC

About The Position

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join its Raleigh Water Services team. The role oversees the planning, execution, and optimization of water projects to meet community needs and environmental standards, contributing to water systems and regional water infrastructure. The Project Manager manages project scope, schedule, budget, risk, staffing, safety, and client relationships, while guiding project team members and ensuring quality, timely project outcomes. Domestic and/or international travel may be required, with travel of 10% or less.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree, or equivalent additional directly related experience in lieu of a degree.
Four 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.
Experience with project management methodology, including budget development, project planning, control and assurance methodologies, project management software, and finance and accounting concepts and practices.
In-depth knowledge of project goals, drivers, strategies, risks, and opportunities.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to interact with varying levels of staff and vendors, with interpersonal and presentation skills for engaging with team members and clients.
Ability to handle interactions with many people and process a large volume of requests as needed.
Good personal computer skills, including proficiency in MS Word and Excel.
Good organizational skills to balance and prioritize work.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer license.

Responsibilities

Create project definitions, schedules, budgets, and objectives; prepare detailed statements of work and work breakdown structures, and obtain stakeholder concurrence and approval.
Assess project risks, develop mitigation solutions, and ensure adherence to company and project management policies, procedures, and practices.
Manage project costs and profitability, identify and communicate residual time and cost risks, prepare and review client billings, pursue timely client payments, and review subcontractor and vendor invoices.
Monitor project status and risks, recommend and implement mitigation measures, escalate issues as appropriate, and manage project changes and adjustments to requirements and schedules.
Ensure project scope is properly reviewed by safety managers and safety plans are implemented; respond to audit corrective actions.
Apply judgment in evaluating and selecting standard engineering or construction techniques, procedures, and criteria, and provide guidance to project team members, contractors, and subcontractors.
Develop and implement project resource plans, manage staffing, identify outside resources, and ensure procurement processes are followed.
Communicate project deadlines, assignments, and objectives; direct work, coach staff, provide performance feedback, and escalate performance issues to management and human resources.
Build and maintain client relationships, manage expectations, and deliver quality, on-time outcomes to ensure client satisfaction.
Perform other duties as required.