Jr Environmental Project Manager

We are currently seeking a Project Manager to support a wide variety of environmental projects. The preferred candidates will have field experience working at Massachusetts Contingency Plan (MCP), Superfund and other contaminated sites, running complex field programs, preparing planning documents and preparing reports for environmental characterization and remediation projects. The preferred candidate will be a licensed professional engineer (PE) in Massachusetts (or on track to get reciprocity in Massachusetts). The preferred candidate will have experience with evaluating remedial alternatives and engineering design of remedial approaches for contaminated soil, sediment, and groundwater. The preferred candidate will need to understand Massachusetts Contingency Plan, the New England environmental market, and be willing to assist with marketing efforts.

As a member of this team, you would contribute to CDM Smith's mission by:
• Maintaining liaison with individuals and units within or outside organization
• Acting independently on technical matters pertaining to your specialty field
• Visualizing and assuming responsibility for new business development activities within your areas of expertise.
• Working as a recognized leader of technical and professional staff
• Acting as mentor for lower-level employees
• Planning, developing, coordinating, and directing several large and important projects or a project of major scope and complexity.
• Working with a few (3 to 5) subordinates supervisors or team leaders
• Directing the work of a staff of typically 5 to 10 engineers and technicians
• Evaluating progress and results obtained and recommending major changes to achieve overall objectives.
• Conceiving, planning, and conducting research in problem areas of considerable scope and complexity
• Serving as the technical specialist in the application of advanced theories, concepts, principles, and processes for an assigned responsibility area such as subject matter, function, type of facility or equipment, or product
• Keeping abreast of new methods and developments affecting CDM Smith in order to recommend changes to current programs, or new programs warranted by such developments.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree. 4 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 Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate will be a PE or PG
• Experience in solid waste/landfill/permitting, design and construction experience for at least 5 years and a track record of high value client relationship building and ability to win work in a regional area within New England.
• Experience developing cost estimates for feasibility studies and remedial designs, field experience working at New England state regulations, Superfund, mining, and other contaminated sites, running complex field programs, preparing planning documents and preparing reports for environmental characterization and remediation projects.
• This position is best suited for an individual that is excited to develop experience across a range of managerial and technical skills. Experience with supervision and mentoring of junior engineers and in construction management.