Lead Project Management, Digital Engineering Solutions

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Job Description

CDM Smith is seeking a project management lead to join our Digital Engineering Solutions team. At CDM

Smith, we’re proud of our culture of innovation as an AEC firm that positively impacts the environment built

where we all live and work. The project management lead we’re seeking will be part of the firm's digital

transformation and will help define the long-term digital product vision, value proposition, product strategy,

and product roadmap. This role will help guide cross-functional teams through the entire product lifecycle,

including stakeholder engagement across our architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) disciplines.

This position is for individuals who have demonstrated excellence as a project manager, ensuring projects

are completed on time, within scope, and within budget while aligning with business objectives, and enjoy

framing a problem, shaping & creating solutions, and helping to champion implementation of technology

solutions. As a member of the Digital Engineering Solutions team, this individual will also engage in research

and development and the incubation of innovative ideas that arise from around the company. This role is

highly business-facing, with a strong focus on coordinating stakeholders, organizing their input, and ensuring

development teams clearly understand business needs and priorities.

The following are the Key responsibilities for this position

• Accountable for project completion, working independently in a collaborative environment.
• Lead and manage initiatives that support and advance the team’s mission and core values.
• Engage with diverse stakeholders from engineering and architecture backgrounds to align initiatives

with the team’s strategic objectives.

• Work on multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Develop project scope, goals, deliverables, and risks that support business objectives in collaboration

with senior management and stakeholders.

• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets, and manage changes to the project scope,

schedule, and costs.

• Identify potential risks throughout the project lifecycle, implement mitigation strategies, and

proactively address issues.

• Identify and handle project roadblocks, escalating issues when necessary, and find solutions to keep

projects on track.

• Monitor project quality throughout the delivery process to ensure that established standards and

criteria are met.

• Monitor the project budget, recognizing cost variations and taking necessary steps to keep within

budgetary restrictions.

• Ensure clear communication with leadership, clients, stakeholders, and internal development team

teams to keep all parties updated on the project's progress and to resolve problems that may arise.

• Manage cross-functional project teams, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Collaborate with the product lead and delivery manager to ensure project objectives are met.
• Facilitate effective communication among project team members and stakeholders throughout the

project lifecycle.

• Prepare and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including plans, KPI reports, and

presentations.

• Stay current with emerging technologies to meet industry demands.

Skills And Abilities

• Expertise in Project Management: Strong knowledge of best practices, methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Scrum), and experience managing product and project life cycles.
• Proven Leadership: Ability to take ownership, work independently, delegate tasks, motivate teams, and manage multiple initiatives concurrently.
• Strategic Planning & Execution: Skilled in developing project strategies, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation plans; adept at risk identification and contingency planning.
• Technical Proficiency: Experience in the AEC industry with familiarity in design/engineering applications, visualization, GIS, and data analytics; proficient in project management tools such as Microsoft Project.
• Analytical & KPI Management: Competent in tracking performance through estimate vs. actual KPI boards to ensure projects meet deadlines and budgets.
• Collaboration & Communication: Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills; capable of coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders, facilitating meetings, and ensuring clear, strategic communication.
• Adaptability & Continuous Learning: Willingness to adopt cutting-edge technologies and enhance skills to remain competitive.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 7 years of relevant experience.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a college 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

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from PMI preferred.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a field such as computer science, engineering, business, or a related

discipline.

Amount Of Travel Required

0%

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.

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.

Pay Range Minimum

$144,477

Pay Range Maximum

$252,824

Business Unit

COR

Group

COR

Assignment Category

Fulltime-Regular

Employment Type

Local

Visa Sponsorship Available

No - Please note that all applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada, for the Company, at the time of hire. Furthermore, this is not a position for which the Company is offering immigration application sponsorship or support.

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