Design Build Discipline Leader - Water Services

CDM Smith - Shreveport, LA

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Shreveport, LA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Design Build Discipline Leader for Water Services at CDM Smith is a strategic role focused on managing and leading multi-discipline teams in the planning, design, and construction of large water and wastewater treatment facilities, as well as environmental and stormwater projects. This position emphasizes client relationship building, project execution, and the promotion of design build best practices, while offering flexibility through hybrid work options.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate effective communication between design and construction project leadership
• Manage multi-discipline water/wastewater/conveyance and environmental projects up to the $100M+ range
• Build and manage relationships with major municipal clients in the South Region
• Serve as a leader of pursuit and project delivery teams
• Work effectively with key technical specialists, project team members, delivery managers, and vendors
• Assist with the coordination and development of GMP (Guaranteed Maximum Price) documents
• Prepare, monitor and manage project budgets and schedules while managing the firm's risk
• Provide high level planning and programming analysis work including preparation of technical documents/reports
• Promote design build best practices, including constructability reviews, schedule compliance, and quantity management
• Be active in professional societies in which clients or potential clients are members, including DBIA

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 15 years of related experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with internal and external clients
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Project management experience on multi-disciplined water, wastewater, stormwater infrastructure design build projects
• Experience as a leader, mentor, and problem solver with a determination for excellence

Nice-to-haves

• Alternative project delivery and integrated design build project management experience
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management
• DBIA certification
• Prefer candidates with a Master's Degree in Engineering, Science, or Construction Management
• General Contractor's license

Benefits

• Career growth opportunities
• Challenging and progressive work environment
• Support for personal leadership and development
• Inclusive workplace culture