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37838BR

Requisition ID:

37838BR

Business Unit:

FSU

Job Description:

CDM Smith’s Federal Services Unit (FSU) Water and Facilities (WAF) Group has an exciting opportunity within our WAF portfolio for a position to support our USACE IWR client and USACE Districts nationwide. Through effective teamwork and leadership, this position will collaborate with our Client Service and Project Delivery leads to successfully deliver projects and client service while seeking opportunities to expand existing service offerings to our USACE IWR client and USACE Districts nationwide, within the civil works portfolio. Projects include conducting water resources planning, policy, and economic studies, and developing economic models to evaluate costs and benefits and assessment of economic feasibility of proposed improvements. Key aspects of the position include supporting the CDM Smith Project Manager and Client Service Leader in the following areas:

•\tClient Service – Serve as a liaison with various IWR clients as well as with contacts at USACE Districts. This includes initiating and maintaining relationships with multiple USACE contacts to understand their needs and match with CDM Smith capabilities to support revenue growth and support future sales initiatives through close coordination with the WAF sales team. Actively participate in relevant industry organizations such as: SAME, ASCE, etc.

•\tUSACE Planning and Economics – Serve as a liaison and in certain cases, as project technical lead for CDM Smith’s services related to USACE planning and economics. Work with our existing project teams who are developing and enhancing models, tools and software related to USACE planning and economics. This includes close collaboration with and serving as a liaison between CDM Smith’s software developers and technical staff and USACE IWR and District PMs regarding client needs and project performance.

•\tRFP/Proposal Responses – Work within teams of marketing staff, project delivery and client service staff to develop and review content for proposals in response to USACE RFPs. Support the marketing and proposal development for USACE Civil Works and similar related opportunities by working effectively with Client Service Leaders, Technical Strategy Leaders, and project delivery teams to position, secure, and deliver quality projects.

Additional duties below which are more aligned with a traditional Project Manager role – several of these responsibilities may be integrated into this role over time:

•\tPlanning, developing, coordinating, and directing multiple civil works task orders/projects teams and concurrently.

•\tEnsuring client satisfaction by delivering quality, on-time project outcomes as a result of good planning and organizational skills; managing client expectations.

•\tEstimating resource needs and scheduling and assigning work to meet project milestone dates.

•\tIdentifying, quantifying, and communicating potential project risk and mitigation solutions

•\tManaging project change using change management protocols; determining appropriate changes or alternate paths and communicating them appropriately.

Job Title:

Planning & Policy Program Support

Group:

WAF Delivery - Services

Employment Type:

Regular

Minimum Qualifications:

•\tBachelor's degree.

•\t12 years of related experience.

•\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.

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:

Louisiana - New Orleans

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:

20%

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.

Notice:

The hiring department 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.

Work Location Options:

Fully Remote or Hybrid Work Options may be considered for successful candidate.