CDM Smith · 8 hours ago
Engineer/Project Manager - Water Services Group
Connecticut - Hartford
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $175K/yr
4+ years expCDM Smith is seeking a Water Project Manager with the technical depth to lead complex water infrastructure projects. This role involves hands-on engineering judgment and full project management responsibility, ensuring the delivery of sustainable water, wastewater, and stormwater solutions that meet regulatory and environmental standards.
Civil Engineering
No H1B
Responsibilities
Leads the definition, planning, and execution of water infrastructure projects, establishing scope, schedules, budgets, and project objectives
Develops detailed statements of work and work breakdown structures, securing alignment and approval from internal teams and clients
Applies independent engineering judgment in the evaluation, selection, and application of standard engineering and construction techniques
Provides technical direction to engineers, designers, and project staff to ensure quality, constructability, and regulatory compliance
Manages project financial performance, including cost control, forecasting, profitability, and risk identification
Actively monitors schedule and cost risks, implements mitigation strategies, and communicates residual risk to stakeholders
Oversees project change management, evaluating impacts to scope, cost, and schedule and leading resolution in collaboration with clients and project teams
Ensures compliance with company project management practices, safety requirements, and quality standards
Maintains responsibility for client billing and cash flow, including invoice review, approval of subcontractor and vendor invoices, and coordination to ensure timely client payment
Plans and manages project staffing, coordinating internal resources and external consultants or contractors as needed
Clearly communicates expectations, deadlines, and responsibilities to project team members, while coaching and supporting staff development
Builds and sustains strong client relationships by delivering technically sound, on‑time, and well‑managed projects
Acts as a trusted technical and project advisor to clients
Performs other duties as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree
4 years of related project management experience as an engineer
PMP (PMI), CCM or DBIA certification is required (within 12 months of hire or promotion onto the Approved Project Manager list)
An appropriate and valid driver's license is required
Company
CDM Smith
Louis Perry Group (now CDM Smith) is a privately owned engineering and construction firm providing legendary client service and smart solutions in water, environment, transportation, energy and facilities.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Karen Thomas, PHR
Human Resources Business Partner
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