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Project Manager Commercial Leader - Water and Environmental
Project Manager Commercial Leader - Water and Environmental-March 2024
San Francisco
Mar 31, 2026
About Project Manager Commercial Leader - Water and Environmental

  36716BR

  Requisition ID:

  36716BR

  Business Unit:

  NAU

  Job Description:

  Project Manager Commercial Leader (PMCL) Position for Water and Environmental Projects – West Pacific Group and British Columbia

  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. As part of our growth plans, the West Pacific Group (WPG) is seeking a strong leader to serve as PMCL for water and environmental projects in WPG and British Columbia.

  Job Description:

  The PMCL is a key role in delivering projects, providing excellent client service, and maximizing the long-term profitability of the firm. A successful PMCL builds a high-performing project management team through effective leadership and rigorous application of our Global Delivery Excellence Framework (GDEF)

  Primary Responsibilities:

  • Support the WPG Delivery Leader in the day-to-day operation of the business unit, including project delivery performance, go/no-go decisions, pricing strategies, risk management, forecasting and budgeting, and performance reporting.

  • Provide interpretation of monthly performance figures to support overall business unit management and to the project managers to resolve project issues and improve project performance.

  • In coordination with the WPG Delivery Leader, assign project management staff to ensure timely, effective, and efficient execution of projects.

  • Identify and close capability gaps among project management staff, providing valuable team management and talent development support to foster career growth and required skills of project managers.

  • Lead and coordinate with the Technical Services Unit’s Regional Team Leaders efforts to integrate improved resource management (e.g., implementation of resource-loaded scheduling capabilities and practices).

  • Actively support CDM Smith’s Global Delivery Excellence Framework (GDEF) deployment and implementation by project managers within the group.

  • Conduct regular project review meetings with project managers to monitor project-level performance, budget, schedule, risk, and quality management in support of program/group-level reporting and management.

  • Assist in developing and reviewing proposal pricing and scope of work to support Business Unit objectives and individual bid pricing strategies.

  • Review and approve proposal and project scopes, schedules, and budgets.

  • Review and approve project enrollments to ensure profitability, quality, and other PM best management practices are employed.

  • Drive consistent project management practices and procedures in alignment with CDM Smith PM requirements and those of the group.

  • Serve as a project manager for a sub-set of projects within WPG and British Columbia, managing scope, schedule, budget, quality and risk in compliance with CDM Smith PM requirements, including GDEF.

  Job Title:

  Project Manager Commercial Leader - Water and Environmental

  Group:

  WPG

  Employment Type:

  Regular

  Minimum Qualifications:

  •\tBachelor’s degree in civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.

  •\tProfessional engineering (PE) license.

  •\t10 years of related experience. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

  •\tDomestic 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.

  •\tEquivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

  Preferred Qualifications:

  • Preferred location is a CDM Smith office located in California, Oregon, Washington, or British Columbia.

  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.

  Why CDM Smith?:

  Check out this video and find out why our team loves to work here! (https://www.cdmsmith.com/en/Video/Meet-CDM-Smith)

  Join Us! CDM Smith – where amazing career journeys unfold.

  Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so. Where it’s a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family.

  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:

  California - Statewide

  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.

  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.

  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 successful candidate.

  Pay Range Minimum:

  $85,942

  Pay Range Maximum:

  $121,331

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