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Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Owner's Advisor to provide expert consultation and support to clients on complex water and wastewater infrastructure projects. In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor, guiding clients through the technical, regulatory, operational, and construction aspects of project planning, design, construction, and commissioning.

You will work closely with clients, design teams, contractors, and regulatory agencies to ensure project objectives are achieved while maintaining alignment with industry standards, best practices, budgets, schedules, quality, and regulatory requirements. A Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is preferred but not required. Strong technical knowledge of water and wastewater systems, infrastructure delivery, and construction management is essential.

This role requires a proactive communicator who can build strong relationships, provide informed recommendations, resolve complex challenges, and advocate for the client's interests. The position may require an onsite presence at client facilities and/or regular travel to provide hands-on support throughout project delivery.

Typical Duties

+ Serve as the primary point of contact and advocate for the client throughout project delivery.

+ Provide technical guidance on water and wastewater infrastructure, treatment processes, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.

+ Review designs, plans, specifications, and construction documents to ensure alignment with client objectives and applicable standards.

+ Collaborate with design and construction teams to identify, mitigate, and resolve technical and project risks.

+ Monitor project progress, budgets, schedules, contracts, and change orders.

+ Facilitate communication among clients, contractors, engineers, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders.

+ Conduct site visits to assess construction progress, quality, safety, and compliance.

+ Support commissioning, startup, and operational readiness activities.

+ Assist with proposals, RFP responses, client pursuits, and business development activities.

+ Meet with current and prospective clients to understand their water and wastewater infrastructure needs.

+ Provide technical guidance, training, and mentorship to junior staff.

+ Participate in Communities of Practice, professional associations, conferences, and industry activities.

+ Perform other duties as required.

Skills & Abilities

+ Strong knowledge of water and wastewater infrastructure, project delivery, and construction practices.

+ Ability to understand and evaluate complex technical, professional, and business materials.

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

+ Strong client relationship, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

+ Ability to effectively collaborate with clients, engineers, contractors, regulators, and other stakeholders.

+ Strong understanding of project budgets, schedules, contracts, risk, and quality management.

Qualifications

+ Bachelor's degree.

+ 15 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

+ Professional Engineer (P.E.) license preferred but not required.

+ PMP, CCM, or similar project/construction management certification is beneficial.

+ Experience serving as an Owner's Representative or Owner's Advisor on water and/or wastewater infrastructure projects.

+ In-depth knowledge of water and wastewater treatment, conveyance, collection, and related infrastructure.

+ Experience with design review, construction oversight, commissioning, and startup.

+ Strong understanding of applicable regulatory, permitting, and environmental requirements.

+ Demonstrated ability to anticipate and resolve complex project challenges while maintaining quality, schedule, and budget objectives.

Amount of Travel Required

20% - 40%

Driving Requirements

An appropriate and valid driver's license is required.

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 Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries are 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, physical or mental disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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 ch...

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