Job Details

Industrial Project Manager - Electric Utilities

Industrial Project Manager - Electric Utilities

Group

IND

Employment Type

Regular

Job Description

CDM Smith Industrial Division is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead engineering and design projects for electric utility clients across the United States. This role involves consulting, engineering, design‑build, and EPC projects in T&D, substation, generation, civil works, geothermal, geotechnical, and environmental areas for multiple major domestic utilities. The Project Manager will successfully lead utility clients and project teams in power grid upgrades, expansion, resilience, sustaining capital projects, and general infrastructure and facility projects while ensuring compliance with environmental and regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing small to large complex engineering projects within the Utility Market from early concept development through detailed design and construction support.
• Leading and managing a team to develop scope, schedule, and budget for proposal development as part of a larger team led by our Sales Leader and supported by our marketing team.
• Leading and managing a multi‑discipline engineering and compliance team to deliver required compliance and engineering deliverables to meet project deadlines and budgets.
• Managing quality, risk, schedule, and change management.
• Serving as a mentor and leader of multi‑discipline project teams.
• Performing and leading technical problem solving with a team of multi‑discipline engineers.
• Performing guidance and review at the project level while assuring discipline and quality standards are adhered to.
• Serving as the main client contact and liaison during project execution to deliver a legendary client experience to grow the account.
• Identifying opportunities with existing clients, particularly by expanding service offerings.
• Applying experience and innovation to solve problems of high complexity in area of expertise with support by the engineering team.
• Effectively working with lead practitioners, quality managers, and key technical specialists.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.
• 10 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.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

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, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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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 Site Location

United States - Nationwide

Amount of Travel Required

10%

Assignment Category

Fulltime-Regular

Visa Sponsorship Available

No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position

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.

Pay Range Minimum

$90,605

Pay Range Maximum

$158,579

Additional Compensation

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

Work Location Options

Hybrid Work Options may be considered for a successful candidate.

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.