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Practice Leader - Water Reclamation

Ready to lead the future of water reclamation and build upon our industry leadership? The Practice Leader within TSU/WSG is a global technical and sales role focused on advancing CDM Smith's Water Reclamation practice. This leader will drive innovation, promote technical excellence, and elevate the firm's brand through thought leadership and strategic client engagement. In your role as Practice Leader Water Reclamation, you will be a driving force behind CDM Smith's growth, innovation, and technical leadership through:

Practice Growth & Innovation

• Advance the Water Reclamation practice through technical ingenuity and innovation.
• Position CDM Smith ahead of emerging market challenges.
• Lead technical activities including conference presentations, papers, and webinars.
• Promote and expand our leadership within the Water Reclamation Community of Practice (CoP).
• Work in collaboration and partnership with CDM Smith's digital service providers, Trinnex, and Digital Engineering Services (DES), to accelerate WSG's adoption and use of digital tools to solve client problems and more efficiently deliver WSG prepared instruments of service to clients; promote the development of new digital tools through ideation, incubation and governed implementation processes in collaboration with Trinnex & DES.

Client Engagement & Differentiation

• Collaborate with client service units to pre-position for major pursuits.
• Showcase technical differentiators to strengthen client relationships.
• Provide exemplary service to both external and internal clients.

Talent Development & Succession Planning

• Recruit and retain strategic technical talent.
• Mentor and guide technical specialists and discipline leaders.
• Create meaningful career development opportunities for staff.

Organizational Impact

• Embrace continuous improvement and a culture of quality.
• Champion innovative technologies that deliver value to clients.
• Leverage the matrix organization to grow the firm while maintaining strong client loyalty.

Leadership & Culture

• Demonstrate visionary leadership and promote a high-performance culture.
• Uphold CDM Smith's Core Values and Leadership Competencies: Trust & Accountability, Building Alliances, and Continuous Improvement.
• Lead by example in collaboration, quality, and business acumen.

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.

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.

Job Site Location: United States - Nationwide

Amount of Travel Required: 20%

Assignment Category: Fulltime-Regular

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Background Check and Drug Testing Information: CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries 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.

Pay Range Minimum: $134,264

Pay Range Maximum: $248,394

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.

Massachusetts Applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.