CDM Smith has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Water/Wastewater Project Manager to join either our Nashville, Chattanooga or our Knoxville, TN office. We are looking for someone who has excellent client interaction skills and can manage and lead planning and design teams for multi-discipline projects and programs of work in the fields of large diameter conveyance (water distribution and wastewater collection), water and wastewater pumping systems and water/wastewater treatment projects in Tennessee. In this position, you will manage multi-million dollar planning and design projects, manage project teams, and develop the scope and budget for projects. You will also work with local sales staff on business development strategies for existing and new clients, including pursuit of alternative project delivery opportunities in Tennessee. CDM Smith has been providing engineering services to the Tennessee market for several years. Our services have spanned the areas of modeling, master planning studies, design, and construction administration of water, wastewater, and stormwater facilities. As a member of this team, you would contribute to our clients' mission by:

• Managing water/wastewater design, permitting, and construction services from early concept development through construction
• Serving as a leader of project teams and mentoring junior staff, including the coordination and reviewing of project assignments
• Effectively working with key technical specialists, project team members, and delivery managers
• Assisting with preparation of design drawings and specifications on large, complex, multi-discipline design projects
• Preparing, monitoring, and managing project budgets and schedules while managing the firm’s risk
• Providing high level planning and program analysis work including preparation of technical documents/reports
• Being active in the water/wastewater industry, keeping abreast of emerging technologies, research/development opportunities, and conference/committee participation in professional societies
• Assisting in new business development by contributing to strategic planning, marketing, and business operations planning
• Collaborating with sales staff to create proposals in response to client requests for proposals (RFPs)
• Reviewing draft proposals for adherence to firm, industry, state, local, and federal regulations and best practices
• Interfacing with clients and government officials to clarify technical questions and providing updates to upper management as necessary

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