Urban Water Engineer

Job Description

CDM Smith is currently looking for an Urban Water Civil Engineer for projects located throughout the Africa region.

Job Responsibilities:

• Discipline Lead for a water supply infrastructure component associated with a water and sanitation project
• Actively support the procurement and contract negotiations with professional service providers
• Support the team to ensure compliance of CDM Smith’s budget, scope, schedule, quality and reporting requirements on various infrastructure assignments
• Management and oversight of consulting engineering teams contracted to design and supervise the infrastructure works packages
• Advice and counsel to the client and donors on matters relating to the project’s success, including project delivery, strategies, procurement, contract management, design and construction oversight, and commissioning
• Regular reporting to both client and other stakeholders as required
• Adherence to CDM Smith’s quality management program (QMP)
• Serve as the focal point for local issues including local staff and sub-consultants, interpretation of events on the ground, and contact for selected program stakeholders.
• Liaise with other agencies/government bodies/donors to ensure coordination and works suitability.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent, from an accredited university
• Chartered/Professional Membership from an internationally recognized institution
• 15 years of experience in feasibility study, detailed engineering design, procurement, construction supervision, contract administration and project management in similar sanitation projects.
• Experience as a project manager on at least 4 design and construction supervision contracts with water and/or sanitation.
• Recent experience in Sub-Saharan Africa
• Experience on two projects implemented under FIDIC Conditions of Contract
• Excellent oral and written communications skills in English, including the ability to prepare reports.
• Ability to work as part of a high-performing and multi-disciplinary team, often operating under tight deadlines and timetables.
• Ability to function independently and manage a team
• An understanding of, and commitment to CDM Smith mission and Core Values

About the Organization

CDM Smith provides lasting and integrated solutions in water, environment, transportation, energy and facilities to public and private clients worldwide. As a full-service consulting, engineering, construction, and operations firm, we deliver exceptional client service, quality results and enduring value across the entire project life cycle.

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, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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.