Seeking highly qualified professional to lead and expand CDM Smith’s existing portfolio with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) in support of its civil works mission. CDM Smith, a full-service firm, has served USACE for over 30 years through diverse contracts covering planning, engineering, design, construction, and extensive support in developing decision support and data management systems. The successful candidate will foster growth by aligning CDM Smith’s core competencies with USACE priorities and funding as well as expanding new digital solutions into the AEC portfolio.
**The position can be based out of Texas, Northeast, or mid-Atlantic regions of the U.S. We offer in office, hybrid or remote working environments allowing for flexible work options.**
As a Client Service Leader (CSL), you will collaborate with clients, devise strategic partnerships and develop comprehensive solutions in support of USACE’s civil works mission. This will include seeking new business opportunities and leading proposal development activities that incorporate existing planning, engineering, and construction services with new digital solutions and digital analytics. As a member of our high-performing team, you will contribute to CDM Smith's federal mission by:
- Serving as the client-facing representative by keeping attune to agency initiatives, budgeting, programming, legislation, and organizational changes.
- Identifying and developing new business opportunities with USACE and support pursuits of major civil works and infrastructure projects nationwide, including flood risk management, coastal storm risk management and other USACE mission areas.
- Leading strategic business development efforts (office meetings, capabilities presentations, webinars, etc.).
- Possessing an established business network (client decision-makers and teaming partners).
- Serving as capture manager for proposal efforts to include managing and communicating amongst a diverse team of technical experts and marketing professionals.
- Engaging with Program and Project Managers that will result in the delivery of quality projects that meet scope, schedule, budget and quality commitments to maintain client satisfaction.
- Maintaining awareness of federal marketplace related to business opportunities, including competitors, partners, and subcontractors/subconsultants.
- Contributing to firm's stature by actively participating in leadership roles in professional societies and associations.
Minimum 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
- Previous related work experience with USACE Civil Works programs.
- Prior experience working for USACE or serving USACE as a consultant.
- Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE), Project Management Professional (PMP), American Institute of Architects (AIA) or other recognized registration.
Amount of Travel Required
20%
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.
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.
Massachusetts Applicants
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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.
Additional Compensation
All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.
Assignment Category
Fulltime-Regular
Visa Sponsorship Available
No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position