Technical Delivery Manager - Water Services Group - CDM Smith
Chattanooga, TN
About the Job
39580BR
Requisition ID:
39580BR
Business Unit:
TSU
Job Description:
The Water Services Group (WSG) has an immediate need for a Technical Delivery Manager in our Southeast Region. The Technical Delivery Manager (TDM) is a senior leader within the Technical Services Unit (TSU) dedicated to the delivery of technically superior products and services, staff development and profit delivery.
Our Technical Delivery Manager opportunity can be located in any of CDM Smith’s offices in: FL, GA, LA, NC, SC, TN.
As a Technical Delivery Manager, you would contribute to CDM Smith’s mission by:
- Delivering and committing staff for specific assignments, in coordination with the Regional Team Leaders (RTLs), North America Unit (NAU)-Transportation and Geographic Units, Federal Services Unit (FSU), and International.
- Delivering chargeable salaries, controlling non-chargeable salaries, operating income, indirect expenses and delivering targeted actual profit margin of the work performed by the group.
- Coordinating with other Technical Delivery Managers (TDMs) and RTLs within the Water Services Group and other Services Groups, as appropriate, to share work and staff across geographic boundaries to meet goals.
- Furthering and overseeing technical excellence, as well as compliance with Quality Management and Health and Safety procedures.
- Developing and growing CDM Smith’s future leaders. Engaging in the technical development program and assigning technical mentors for each employee eligible for the Structured Mentoring Program, in coordination with the Regional Team Leader, monitoring pairing success. Managing the review process.
- Actively participating in appropriate Technical Knowledge Management (TKM), Communities of Practice, and ensuring that TDM group RTLs and staff actively participate.
- Assigning Project Manager in-Training coaches in coordination with the Client Services group and RTLs.
- Working closely with Delivery Leaders/Delivery Directors, Practice and Discipline Leaders, and Sales Leaders on hiring, pursuits, and goals setting to gain appropriate support for various market strategies.
- Implementing the committees and societies plan in alignment with the strategic goals of the Group and CDM Smith through the Regional Team Leaders.
- Providing input to the Technical Services Unit’s annual business and profit plan.
Job Title:
Technical Delivery Manager - Water Services Group
Group:
WSO
Certification/License Requirements:
Professional Engineer
Employment Type:
Regular
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental or Chemical Engineering or related discipline. Professional engineering (PE) license.
- 15 years of related experience.
- Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proven leadership history – for example through project management, task management and mentoring
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?:
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:
Southeast United States
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
Skills and Abilities:
- Promotes a culture of collaboration, quality, and leading by example through CDM Smith’s Vision and Core Values.
- Strongly demonstrates CDM Smith’s Leadership Competencies of Promoting a High-Performance Culture, Trust and Accountability, Building Alliances, and Continuous Improvement.
- Drives staff engagement, retention, hiring and development within the group.
- Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Able to identify opportunities and challenges and leverage the leadership acumen of WSG to recommend and implement actions to solve the problem.
- Is an exemplary service provider to both our external and internal clients.
- Demonstrates a strong understanding of the business (e.g., utilization, project profitability, overhead, staffing, etc.)
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.
Driver's License Requirements:
An appropriate and valid driver's license is required.
Requisition ID:
39580BR
Business Unit:
TSU
Job Description:
The Water Services Group (WSG) has an immediate need for a Technical Delivery Manager in our Southeast Region. The Technical Delivery Manager (TDM) is a senior leader within the Technical Services Unit (TSU) dedicated to the delivery of technically superior products and services, staff development and profit delivery.
Our Technical Delivery Manager opportunity can be located in any of CDM Smith’s offices in: FL, GA, LA, NC, SC, TN.
As a Technical Delivery Manager, you would contribute to CDM Smith’s mission by:
- Delivering and committing staff for specific assignments, in coordination with the Regional Team Leaders (RTLs), North America Unit (NAU)-Transportation and Geographic Units, Federal Services Unit (FSU), and International.
- Delivering chargeable salaries, controlling non-chargeable salaries, operating income, indirect expenses and delivering targeted actual profit margin of the work performed by the group.
- Coordinating with other Technical Delivery Managers (TDMs) and RTLs within the Water Services Group and other Services Groups, as appropriate, to share work and staff across geographic boundaries to meet goals.
- Furthering and overseeing technical excellence, as well as compliance with Quality Management and Health and Safety procedures.
- Developing and growing CDM Smith’s future leaders. Engaging in the technical development program and assigning technical mentors for each employee eligible for the Structured Mentoring Program, in coordination with the Regional Team Leader, monitoring pairing success. Managing the review process.
- Actively participating in appropriate Technical Knowledge Management (TKM), Communities of Practice, and ensuring that TDM group RTLs and staff actively participate.
- Assigning Project Manager in-Training coaches in coordination with the Client Services group and RTLs.
- Working closely with Delivery Leaders/Delivery Directors, Practice and Discipline Leaders, and Sales Leaders on hiring, pursuits, and goals setting to gain appropriate support for various market strategies.
- Implementing the committees and societies plan in alignment with the strategic goals of the Group and CDM Smith through the Regional Team Leaders.
- Providing input to the Technical Services Unit’s annual business and profit plan.
Job Title:
Technical Delivery Manager - Water Services Group
Group:
WSO
Certification/License Requirements:
Professional Engineer
Employment Type:
Regular
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental or Chemical Engineering or related discipline. Professional engineering (PE) license.
- 15 years of related experience.
- Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proven leadership history – for example through project management, task management and mentoring
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?:
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:
Southeast United States
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
Skills and Abilities:
- Promotes a culture of collaboration, quality, and leading by example through CDM Smith’s Vision and Core Values.
- Strongly demonstrates CDM Smith’s Leadership Competencies of Promoting a High-Performance Culture, Trust and Accountability, Building Alliances, and Continuous Improvement.
- Drives staff engagement, retention, hiring and development within the group.
- Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Able to identify opportunities and challenges and leverage the leadership acumen of WSG to recommend and implement actions to solve the problem.
- Is an exemplary service provider to both our external and internal clients.
- Demonstrates a strong understanding of the business (e.g., utilization, project profitability, overhead, staffing, etc.)
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.
Driver's License Requirements:
An appropriate and valid driver's license is required.
Source : CDM Smith
