Lead Project Management, Digital Engineering Solutions

CDM Smith is an AEC firm committed to innovation and environmental impact. They are seeking a project management lead to guide cross-functional teams through the product lifecycle while defining the long-term digital product vision and ensuring project completion within scope and budget.

Responsibilities:

• 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

Requirements:

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