Engineer/Project Manager - Water Services Group

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Job Description

At CDM Smith, we partner with communities to deliver resilient water and wastewater solutions that protect public health and strengthen infrastructure for generations to come. As a global engineering and program management firm, we’re driven by technical excellence, collaboration, and a shared purpose to make a lasting impact

Join our Providence team as an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of municipal water projects from the early planning stage and through successful completion. If you excel at coordinating multidisciplinary teams, building trusted client relationships, and keeping complex projects on track, this role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.

What You Will Do

• Define project scope, objectives, schedules, budgets, and execution strategies; develop statements of work and work breakdown structures.
• Align internal teams and external stakeholders on project requirements, delivery plans, and expectations.
• Identify and manage project risks, monitor performance metrics, and implement mitigation strategies throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage scope, schedule, and budget changes using established change‑management processes.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, project management procedures, safety requirements, and regulatory obligations.
• Oversee project financials, including cost tracking, forecasting, billing, and overall profitability.
• Review and approve client invoices, subcontractor and vendor invoices, and follow up on outstanding payments.
• Develop and manage project staffing and resource plans, including coordination of internal teams and procurement of outside resources.
• Provide clear direction to project team members, assign work, and support timely completion of project objectives.
• Coach and mentor project staff, provide performance feedback, and escalate issues as appropriate.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, manage expectations, and deliver high‑quality, on‑time project outcomes.
• Support safety planning, audit responses, and continuous improvement efforts as needed.                                                                                                                                                                                                    #LI-JR1 #LI-HYBRID

Skills & Abilities

• Experience applying project management methodologies, including budget development, project planning, controls, assurance processes, and the use of project management software, with a solid understanding of finance and accounting principles.
• Strong understanding of project goals, key drivers, strategies, risks, and opportunities, with the ability to communicate impacts clearly.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with team members, leadership, vendors, and clients.
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, enabling productive collaboration and clear engagement with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to manage interactions with multiple stakeholders and handle a high volume of requests in a dynamic project environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel, for documentation, tracking, and reporting.
• Well‑developed organizational and time‑management skills, with the ability to balance priorities and meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.
• 4 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).
• 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.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer or other professional certification in area of practice.

Amount of Travel Required

10% or less
Driving Requirements

An appropriate and valid driver's license is required.
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 Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries are 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, physical or mental disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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.
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.
Additional Pay Range Information

CDM Smith is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. This pay range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels for the geographic location assigned to the position. In addition to geographic location, a candidate’s salary is determined by several other factors including, but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, relevant work experience, skills, required certifications, and education/training.
Additional Compensation

All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.
Visa Sponsorship Available

No-We will not support sponsorship in the United States, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position
Agency Disclaimer

All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Talent Acquisition Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Talent Acquisition Team will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.
Pay Range Max

USD $175,365.00
Pay Range Min

USD $100,194.00