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CDM Smith is seeking to enhance our team with an experienced Project Manager to primarily support our FEMA Public Assistance (PA) program and other related contracts.. Projects include financial management of FEMA PA task orders, supporting manpower resources are staying within scope, schedule, and budget and adhering to the contract for various projects.
We are looking for someone who has excellent client-interaction skills and can manage and lead large, complex task orders and teams to support our FEMA PA program and other related activities for our FEMA PA projects nationwide.
**We offer in-office, hybrid, or remote working environments allowing for flexible work options.**
As a member of this team, you would contribute to our client's mission by:
• Managing FEMA PA projects from early concept development through completion.
• Managing teams of staff deployed on FEMA PA task orders, maintaining an engaged, productive team through strong leadership, demonstrating initiative, flexibility, and leading by example.
• Overall resource management for employees who are deployed to a disaster and are working within a FEMA organizational chart from their residence of record, the client site, or in the field. This includes ability to lead and work effectively with others, deliver constructive and honest feedback, and effectively communicate to team and/or supervisors in open and timely manner.
• Understanding and managing a team to work within the contractual scope, schedule, and budget, including financial management and reporting requirements.
• Management of conflict of interest for the work being performed at disaster location.
• Employee staffing coordination, including backfills and assisting with new hire orientation training and logistics.
• Assist in resolution of employee questions, problems, and complaints in partnership with Human Resources and Client.
• Management of employee resources and training needed to deliver quality work in a safe and healthy working environment.
• Using data to track and manage workloads to meet client deadlines and to report progress in a timely manner.
• Managing both large and small teams remotely.
• Serving as a leader of project teams and mentoring staff, including the coordination and reviewing of project assignments.
• Effectively working with key technical specialists, project team members, and delivery managers.
• Preparing, monitoring, and managing project budgets and schedules while managing the firm's risk.
• Providing high-level planning and program analysis work including preparation of technical documents/reports.
• Being active in the industry organizations, keeping abreast of emerging research/best practices, and conference/committee participation in professional societies.
• Assisting in new business development by contributing to strategic planning, marketing, and business operations planning.
• Collaborating with sales staff to create proposals in response to client requests for proposals (RFPs).
• Interfacing with clients to clarify technical questions and providing updates to upper management as necessary.
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree.
• 4 years of related experience.
• PMP (PMI), CCM or DBIA certification is required (within 12 months of hire or promotion onto the Approved Project Manager list).
• 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
• Must be a US Citizen as pass FBI background check to obtain FEMA Badge.
• Previous project management experience.
• Previous experience with FEMA programs (Public Assistance, Individual Assistance, flood risk, mitigation).
• Experience as a people manager.
• Experience managing teams in a high stress and changing environment.
• Client interaction experience.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.
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, creed, sex, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, citizenship status, genetics, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.
Why CDM Smith?
Check out this video and find out why our team loves to work here!
Join Us! CDM Smith - where amazing career journeys unfold.
Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so. Where it's a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family.
Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world.
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.
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.
CDM Smith is seeking to enhance our team with an experienced Project Manager to primarily support our FEMA Public Assistance (PA) program and other related contracts.. Projects include financial management of FEMA PA task orders, supporting manpower resources are staying within scope, schedule, and budget and adhering to the contract for various projects.
We are looking for someone who has excellent client-interaction skills and can manage and lead large, complex task orders and teams to support our FEMA PA program and other related activities for our FEMA PA projects nationwide.
**We offer in-office, hybrid, or remote working environments allowing for flexible work options.**
As a member of this team, you would contribute to our client's mission by:
• Managing FEMA PA projects from early concept development through completion.
• Managing teams of staff deployed on FEMA PA task orders, maintaining an engaged, productive team through strong leadership, demonstrating initiative, flexibility, and leading by example.
• Overall resource management for employees who are deployed to a disaster and are working within a FEMA organizational chart from their residence of record, the client site, or in the field. This includes ability to lead and work effectively with others, deliver constructive and honest feedback, and effectively communicate to team and/or supervisors in open and timely manner.
• Understanding and managing a team to work within the contractual scope, schedule, and budget, including financial management and reporting requirements.
• Management of conflict of interest for the work being performed at disaster location.
• Employee staffing coordination, including backfills and assisting with new hire orientation training and logistics.
• Assist in resolution of employee questions, problems, and complaints in partnership with Human Resources and Client.
• Management of employee resources and training needed to deliver quality work in a safe and healthy working environment.
• Using data to track and manage workloads to meet client deadlines and to report progress in a timely manner.
• Managing both large and small teams remotely.
• Serving as a leader of project teams and mentoring staff, including the coordination and reviewing of project assignments.
• Effectively working with key technical specialists, project team members, and delivery managers.
• Preparing, monitoring, and managing project budgets and schedules while managing the firm's risk.
• Providing high-level planning and program analysis work including preparation of technical documents/reports.
• Being active in the industry organizations, keeping abreast of emerging research/best practices, and conference/committee participation in professional societies.
• Assisting in new business development by contributing to strategic planning, marketing, and business operations planning.
• Collaborating with sales staff to create proposals in response to client requests for proposals (RFPs).
• Interfacing with clients to clarify technical questions and providing updates to upper management as necessary.
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree.
• 4 years of related experience.
• PMP (PMI), CCM or DBIA certification is required (within 12 months of hire or promotion onto the Approved Project Manager list).
• 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
• Must be a US Citizen as pass FBI background check to obtain FEMA Badge.
• Previous project management experience.
• Previous experience with FEMA programs (Public Assistance, Individual Assistance, flood risk, mitigation).
• Experience as a people manager.
• Experience managing teams in a high stress and changing environment.
• Client interaction experience.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.
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, creed, sex, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, citizenship status, genetics, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.
Why CDM Smith?
Check out this video and find out why our team loves to work here!
Join Us! CDM Smith - where amazing career journeys unfold.
Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so. Where it's a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family.
Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world.
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.
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.
