Southeast Water Reuse Discipline Leader

CDM Smith•Tampa, FL

65d•Remote

About The Position

This is a strategic leadership position to serve as a Discipline Leader (DL) for Water Reuse in our Water Reuse Community of Practice (COP). This DL will assist in developing creative approaches to the planning, design and delivery of water reclamation and water reuse projects in the Southeast Region during both the pursuit and delivery phase of projects. The DL role also works alongside the Water Reuse strategy team to grow the firm’s technical luminescence and industry presence. This may include involvement in R&D projects, professional society leadership or committee engagement, developing conference abstracts or journal articles on water reclamation and reuse projects and visible conference attendance. As a strategic member of the CDM Smith team, you will help with application of treatment related technologies, growing our technical capabilities within the discipline, developing our team members who are passionate about recycled water, and assisting with sales and delivery growth. Working with Practice Leaders (PLs), other DLs, and engineering and construction leaders across the organization you will be empowered to deliver innovative solutions while interacting effectively with clients, project engineers, and vendors.

Requirements

A comprehensive knowledge of industry reuse regulations in key Southeast markets, including Florida
Strong technical and business leadership.
Expert Knowledge of engineer principles of design.
Expert Knowledge of Microsoft business software (excel, word, etc.).
Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Expert knowledge of federal, state and local regulations.
Bachelor's degree.
15 years of related experience.
An appropriate and valid driver's license is required.

Nice To Haves

Alternative delivery experience such as progressive design build is a plus.

Responsibilities

Provides guidance and coordinates with other subject matter experts on the delivery of water reclamation and water reuse projects.
Performs and coordinates with designated team members for quality checking of documents for compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Ensures that firm policies and practices are followed.
Collaborates with the Water Reuse Practice Leader and sales staff to support proposals in response to requests for Proposals (RFPs). Reviews draft proposals as part of technical review team for adherence to firm, industry, state, local and federal regulations, and best practices. Meets with current and potential future clients as needed to review their current and future project needs.
Attends and presents at conferences, symposia, etc. to contribute to the technical luminescence and visibility of the firm's products and services in collaboration with PLs, DLs, sales and other technical staff.
Provides technical guidance and training to senior, mid-level and junior staff working on water reclamation and reuse projects. Mentors staff and develops them for future growth within the discipline and firm. Supervises the work of engineers on project work and delegates as necessary.