Project Management Specialist

CDM Smith is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Management Specialist to join the Federal Services Unit Environment and Energy Team (FSU ENE). In this role, you will play a critical part in project planning, financial tracking, procurement, quality control, and reporting to FSUs project management team. Youll work closely with project managers to ensure projects stay on track, within budget, and aligned with organizational and client objectives. Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with CDM Smith Project Managers in the development and oversight of project documentation and planning, including scope definition, scheduling, and performance reporting, using discretion to recommend process improvements.
• Lead and advise on key operational aspects such as financial oversight, budget tracking, supporting invoice development and review of invoices prior to client submission, and funding compliance.
• Coordinate procurement strategies to support technical scopes of work.
• Analyze project performance metrics, track critical milestones, and proactively identify potential risks or delays, advising project managers on mitigation strategies.
• Ensure project compliance with applicable quality standards and government property regulations through independent review and continuous monitoring.
• Support strategic project pursuits by preparing customized documentation and , contributing insights to proposals.
• Exercise judgment in managing and escalating scope changes, RFIs, submittals, and other contractual communications, ensuring alignment with client expectations and internal standards.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned to support project success.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree.
• 5 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.

Amount of Travel Required

0%

Skills and Abilities

• Familiarity with project management tools and software
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

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.

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.

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

$81,765

Pay Range Maximum

$134,909

Additional Compensation

All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.

Business Unit

FSU

Group

ENT Project Mgmt

Assignment Category

Fulltime-Regular

Employment Type

Regular

Visa Sponsorship Available

No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position