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Senior Project Manager - Drinking Water/Wastewater Treatment
Greenville, SCApril 2nd, 2026
Job DescriptionWe are open to considering candidates who can be based out of the following S.C. offices: Columbia or Greenville*CDM Smith has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Water/Wastewater Senior Project Manager to join our South Carolina operations. 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 water and wastewater pumping systems, water/wastewater treatment projects, and residuals/biosolids projects in South Carolina. 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. CDM Smith has been providing engineering services to the South Carolina market for over 30 years. Our services have spanned the areas of modeling, master planning studies, design, and construction administration of water, wastewater, and storm water 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 constructionServing as a leader of project teams and mentoring junior staff, including the coordination and reviewing of project assignmentsEffectively working with key technical specialists, project team members, and delivery managersAssisting with preparation of design drawings and specifications on large, complex, multi-discipline design projectsPreparing, monitoring, and managing project budgets and schedules while managing the firm's riskProviding high level planning and program analysis work including preparation of technical documents/reportsBeing active in the water/wastewater industry, keeping abreast of emerging technologies, research/development opportunities, and conference/committee participation in professional societiesAssisting in new business development by contributing to strategic planning, marketing, and business operations planningCollaborating 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 practicesInterfacing with clients and government officials to clarify technical questions and providing updates to upper management as necessaryFor more information about our Project Management roles, tools and culture, please visit this website https://bit.ly/2UC8V16.Employment TypeRegularMinimum QualificationsBachelor'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. 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.Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.Preferred QualificationsBachelor's degree in civil, environmental or chemical engineeringProfessional engineering (PE) licenseProject management experience on water/wastewater infrastructure design projects in South CarolinaAlternative project delivery experience