**43648BR** **Requisition ID:** 43648BR **Business Unit:** NAU **Job Description:** •\tCreates project definitions, schedules, budgets and objectives for projects using lessons learned. •\tPrepares detailed statements of work with associated work breakdown structures and gains concurrence and approval from internal and external stakeholders regarding various project aspects. •\tAssesses potential project risk and outlines risk mitigation solutions. •\tEnsures adherence to company and project management policies, procedures, and practices. •\tManages project costs and is responsible for ensuring profitability. •\tIdentifies, quantifies, and communicates residual risk (time and cost). •\tCreates and reviews timely client billings with internal billing support. •\tResponsible for ensuring timely client payment and follows up on outstanding client invoices to obtain payment. •\tReviews and approves subcontractor/vendor invoices to ensure timely payment to outside resources. •\tPerforms ongoing review of project status. •\tOn an ongoing basis, monitors project risks; identifies possible risks and recommends and implements risk mitigation solutions; escalates as appropriate. •\tManages project change using change management protocols; determines appropriate changes or alternate paths based upon performance and metrics. •\tWorks in conjunction with team members and internal and external stakeholders to manage changes to requirements and schedule of the project. •\tEnsures proper review of project scope by safety managers and proper implementation of safety plans. •\tProvides timely response to audit corrective actions identified by external or internal audits. •\tPlans and conducts work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and application of standard engineering or construction techniques, procedures, and criteria. •\tProvides guidance to drafters/designers, engineers, craft workers, other project team members, contractors or subcontractors. •\tDevelops and implements project resource plan and manages the staffing of assigned projects. •\tDetermines and coordinates the proper staffing within the project including identification of outside resources needed (subs/vendors) and ensures procurement processes are followed. •\tClearly communicates project deadlines, assignments and objectives to project team members. •\tAssigns work and provides direction to project staff with regard to timeliness and completion of project objectives. •\tCoaches project staff and provides feedback to staff and to project staff's supervisors on project performance; escalates any performance issues to appropriate management and human resources. •\tBuilds, maintains and manages strong client relationships. •\tEnsures client satisfaction by delivering quality, on-time project outcomes as a result of good planning and organizational skills; manages client expectations. •\tIdentifies opportunities for change orders and repeat business though pre-eminent project execution and developed client relationships. •\tWorks collaboratively with sales leaders to evaluate potential new work and supports the scoping and costing effort. Performs other duties as assigned. **Job Title:** Project Manager V **Group:** HQG **Employment Type:** Regular **Minimum Qualifications:** •\tBachelor's Degree. •\t15 years of related experience. •\tPMP (PMI), CCM or DBIA certification is required (within 12 months of hire or promotion onto the Approved Project Manager list). •\tDomestic 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. •\tEquivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree. **Preferred Qualifications:** Experience leading water/ wastewater related projects **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, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. **Why CDM Smith?:** Check out this video and find out why our team loves to work here! (https://www.cdmsmith.com/en/Video/Meet-CDM-Smith) **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 Site Location:** Texas - Austin **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. **Amount of Travel Required:** 15% **Assignment Category:** Fulltime-Regular **Visa Sponsorship Available:** No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position **Skills and Abilities:** •\tSignificant experience working with project management methodology including budget development, project planning. •\tSignificant experience working with project management methodology including budget development, project planning, control and assurance methodologies, project management software and finance and accounting concepts and practices. •\tDemonstrates excellent communication skills both verbal and written. •\tPossesses exceptional deep and broad knowledge of project goals, drivers, strategies, risks and opportunities. •\tDemonstrates exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills for interacting with team members and clients. •\tAbility to interact with many people, and process a large volume of requests as necessary. •\tExcellent personal computer skills including expert knowledge of MS Word and Excel. •\tDemonstrates superior organizational skills to balance and prioritize work. **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. **Additional Compensation:** All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position. **Work Location Options:** Hybrid Work Options may be considered for successful candidate. **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.