Construction Project Director- Collaborative Delivery Water We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Project Director to lead the execution of a high-profile, multi-year collaborative delivery/design-build water infrastructure project. This is a pivotal leadership role, responsible for overseeing all aspects of project delivery, ensuring alignment between clients, delivery team, partners, and management while driving operational excellence across planning, execution, and stakeholder engagement. We are open to someone based in Los Angeles, Irvine or Rancho Cucamonga. Job Duties Primary Liaison: Serve as the primary liaison between our client, delivery team partners, subcontractors, and regulatory agencies, building and maintaining strong relationships to ensure seamless communication and collaboration. Leadership and Strategic Direction: Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for the project to meet expectations, goals, schedules, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. Team Leadership and Collaboration: Lead a multidisciplinary team, fostering a culture of collaboration and safety, and ensuring that all project milestones are met on time and within budget. Project Oversight: Oversee the planning, design, preconstruction, procurement, and construction phases of the project, ensuring adherence to quality standards and timelines. Financial Management: Direct and oversee project budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting, ensuring accurate and timely financial management. Operational Leadership: Provide leadership and ensure alignment across all staff in the day-to-day operation of the project, including project delivery performance, contract and risk management, forecasting and budgeting, performance reporting, health and safety, and interpretation of monthly performance of project controls figures. Resource Management: Direct and oversee the assignment of all resources on the projects, with an emphasis on staff development and optimization. Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor's degree. 15 years of related experience with at least 3 years in a leadership and/or management capacity. - Domestic and/or international travel may be required. - May be required to relocate to support business needs. - 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. Why CDM Smith? 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 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 Skills and Abilities - Expert knowledge of project management methodologies including contract practices, budget development, project planning, control and assurance methodologies, risk management, project management software and finance and accounting concepts and practices. - Demonstrated expert leadership skills with a proven ability to develop and grow staff. - Experience in building and developing a strong delivery team. - Strong reputation for integrity and diplomacy. - Expert project management able to lead multiple work streams; manage and report multiple deadlines; balance conflicting priorities; set expectations and deadlines and ensure they are achieved. - Sound business acumen and well-developed assessment, judgment and critical thinking abilities. - Strong conflict management skills to include resolution of complex issues and different points of view. - Strong business acumen including knowledge of managing profit and loss. - Excellent and direct written and verbal communication skills. - Expert ability to build and leverage alliances across business units and with other external organizations. Background Check and Drug Testing Information CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries 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 Successful candidate will be required to work in office and field locations as needed. Driver's License Requirements An appropriate and valid driver's license is required. Pay Range Minimum $159,931 Pay Range Maximum $327,829 Additional Pay Range Information The pay range for this position is listed above. This pay range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels for this position based on the geographic location assigned to the position. Please note that pay ranges vary based on geographic location. In addition to geographic location, the company considers several other factors when extending an offer including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, the candidate's work experience, education/training and key skills. 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.
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