33674BR
Requisition ID:
33674BR
Business Unit:
TSU
Job Description:
CDM Smith is one of the world’s top design, program management (PM) and construction management (CM) firms, providing innovative and creative solutions for our clients and assisting them in achieving successful outcomes on their most important water, infrastructure, environmental and transportation programs. Assisting our clients to achieve full benefits of their facilities includes using the latest technology solutions to achieve cost effective and efficient operations. Information management systems are a key component of our delivery of Operations, Maintenance and Management (OM&M) services.
CDM Smith is looking for a Sr O&M (Operations & Maintenance) specialist who can fulfill the role of Subject Matter Expert (SME), and who can support our sales teams, expanding our Operation and Maintenance services. The successful candidate will have previous experience at a management level in a large and progressive Water or Wastewater Utility. You must feel comfortable working with Department heads, General Managers, and executives of large public and private utilities. You would be asked to present visionary and influential views on approaches and technologies available to help our clients achieve best practices in Utility management processes. You will also be responsible for leading the implementation of solutions working with clients across the country.
This position can be based out of any major CDM Smith U.S. office location.
As a senior member of the O&M team, you would contribute to CDM Smith's transformational growth, working with our Automation Teams and Digital Water implementers by:
- Evaluating practices of a utility and providing “Best Practices recommendations” for improving the operation, maintenance, and management of the Utility.
- Helping our clients optimize their physical and people processes through organizational development and training, increasing awareness of the power of digital solutions and advanced technologies for monitoring and control of complex processes.
- Helping our clients understand the value of technologies and best practices regarding information systems, asset management, CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) , digital and automated solutions
- Advancing the service line through technical ingenuity, and innovation
- Implementing Big Data Platforms and IIOT (Industrial Internet-Of-Things) solutions for water and wastewater utilities in both the municipal and industrial markets
- Implementing cloud solutions to support IIOT and interfaces for data brokering/storage/aggregation/analysis.
- Implementing predictive analytics in Operations and Maintenance for utilities.
- Generating collaborative R&D proposals working with our clients to solve complex operational challenges, that improve operations, optimize asset management solutions, and provide technology solutions that result in data driven decisions.
- Collaborating with the client service units, pre-positioning for major pursuits by identifying and highlighting our technical differentiators.
- Assisting in recruiting and retaining strategic technical talent and the best and brightest employees.
- Providing thought leadership to the Operations and Maintenance Services Discipline CoP (Community of Practice).
- Developing and guiding technical specialists and discipline leaders within the practice and driving innovative ideas for research and development.
- Embracing continuous improvement, a culture of quality, accountability to commitments, and CDM Smith’s Core Values; and challenge of the “status quo”.
- Embracing the continuous search for technologies that provide CDM Smith with a competitive edge and allow us to help our clients solve challenging problems and to do more for less.
- Embracing the opportunities afforded by a matrix organization and leveraging its advantages to grow the firm while keeping our existing clients “CDM Smith clients”.
- Collaborating with and supporting the Firm’s Digital Water Initiative.
Job Title:
Management Specialist 7 (Senior Operations Maintenance Manager)
Group:
ISF
Employment Type:
Regular
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree.
- 12 years of related experience.
- 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.
- Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Water/Wastewater Certification or License
- Professional Engineering license (PE)
- Proven leadership and visionary abilities
- Expertise in managing large complex CIPs (Capital Improvements Plan) and Programs for Utilities
- Previous or current participation in AWWA or WEF
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:
United States - Nationwide
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:
40%
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:
- Demonstrated adherence to CDM Smith’s Vision and Core Values
- Demonstrated commitment to CDM Smith’s Transformational Growth initiatives
- Demonstrated ability to make tough decisions
- Self-directed, motivated, mission-driven with positive attitude
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to represent the firm to industry groups and the media on a national and international level
- Developer and implementer of best practices in delivery of services
- Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people
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.
U.S. Vaccine Status:
CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) are committed to your health and safety. CDM Smith and its employees adhere to all applicable government and client COVID-19 requirements.