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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 Description

• Manages the day-to-day activity of all project construction staff.
• Provides feedback on performance appraisals.
• Manages the training and development of staff.
• Approves paid time off (PTO) requests and ensures human resources policies are followed.
• For those supervising Union employees – ensures that all performance evaluations are completed in a timely manner per union agreements; reviews, approves, and/or rejects promotions of staff up to and including Foremen.
• Manages work performance on designated projects or assigned portions of projects to ensure craft workers are following project rules and procedures.
• Ensures employees comply with company safety polices and maintain current on safety trainings.
• Advises project management team of potential issues and problems with projects including, but not limited to work interferences, scheduling challenges, etc.
• Actively searches for and proposes solutions to such problems.
• Reviews, approves, and negotiates project change orders.
• Develops and implements project completion and turnover plans.
• Recommends, where appropriate, organizational, policy and procedural, or staff changes.
• Maintains strong relationships with other departments (EX: Purchasing, Preconstruction, Accounting, Engineering) as required to support and facilitate meeting project timelines and construction schedules.
• Provides detailed input and expertise in determining quantities and requirements/specifications for project materials and equipment.
• Initiates and attends a variety of meetings with clients to resolve problems and facilitate additional project planning is completed.
• Ensures that all required administrative duties, documentation, timecard approvals, etc.
• are completed in a timely manner.
• Maintains a daily record of all project activities.
• Oversees and approves monthly job cost updates and quarterly cash flow projections.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills & Abilities

Leadership capacity overseeing field crews (preferably working on infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, dams, water/wastewater treatment plants etc.). Demonstrated ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings. Excellent planning and organizational skills. Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Possesses leadership, safety, negotiations, planning, and contract administration experience. Demonstrated ability to quickly understand and implement CDM Smith policies, procedures, and project-related software programs. Strong ability to be a self-starter and able to work with minimal supervision.
Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent. 6 years of related experience with 2 years as a craft foreperson. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a college degree. 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.
Amount of Travel Required

10% or less
Driving Requirements

An appropriate and valid driver's license is required.
Heavy Equipment Operation Requirements

Heavy equipment operation and proper licensing to operate heavy equipment is a requirement of the position.
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 $170,144.00
Pay Range Min

USD $103,106.00