Job Description

Why CDM Smith?
CDM Smith provides lasting and integrated solutions in water, environment, transportation, energy and facilities to public and private clients worldwide. As a full-service consulting, engineering, construction, and operations firm, we deliver exceptional client service, quality results and enduring value across the entire project life cycle.


Job Description
CDM Smith is one of the worlds top design, program management (PM) and construction management (CM) firms, providing innovative and creative solutions for our clients and assisting them in achieving successful outcomes on their most important programs. We currently provide PM/CM services around the world with over 300 working full-time professionals who use world-class program controls, processes, and tools.

CDM Smith is pursuing a senior construction manager to join our established team of accomplished professionals. Construction management experience in water treatment is highly desired. As a member of our team, this individual will provide technical expertise to the firm, and leadership to a staff of construction representatives and project support staff. The individual will plan, direct, and coordinate construction projects ranging from large multi-discipline projects to moderately complex.

Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and control all construction management activities including CPM scheduling, claims management, project coordination, risk management, and quality management on a large complex construction management assignment.
- Communicate and interface with internal/external team members and authorities involved in the planning, design, execution and construction activities.
- Manage, monitor, and track project objectives including scope of work, schedule and budget.
- Serve as the primary contact for the Client and home office staff.
- Build the project team including subconsultants and subcontractors and manage their duties and activities.
- Ensure that construction is completed in accordance with the Contract Documents and CDM Smith Quality Standards.
- Manage resources and budget effectively contributing to the overall profitability of the firm.
- Establish processes and procedures to reduce cost, limit risks and provide a safe work environment for our staff.
- Mentor staff and contribute to the firms knowledge management system.
- Support business development and marketing activities for construction management services in the utility, municipal, state, and facilities markets.


Minimum Qualifications


Background Check and Drug Testing Information
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.


- Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Construction Management and 10 Years of experience in construction or Project Management Professional certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI) and 15 years of construction experience or a Certified Construction Manager (CCM) from the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) and 15 years of experience of construction experience or 22 years of construction experience in lieu of degree. PE desired.
- 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.


Preferred Qualifications
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Proven leadership abilities.
- Demonstrated record of high performance in managing large/complex facility construction projects.
- Excellent understanding of alternative delivery construction methods.
- Ability to work independently, oversee construction contractors, manage a staff of construction representatives and project support staff, oversee controls staff including master scheduling and budgets, and prepare high-level reports to the client and governing entities.


Job Site Location
New Jersey - Edison


Assignment Category
Fulltime-Regular


Amount of Travel Required
20%


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, creed, sex, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, citizenship status, genetics, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.


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.


Business Unit
TSU


Group
PSF


CDM Smith Employment Type
Regular