Enterprise Asset & GIS Management Specialist

Job Description

CDM Smith is seeking a results-driven and highly skilled management specialist with high-level expertise in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to join our team. This role combines advanced consulting practices with high-level GIS capabilities to deliver data-driven insights and strategic improvements across infrastructure operations. The successful candidate will work with high-level project goals to deliver complex analyses, develop actionable recommendations, lead client engagements, and mentor junior staff in both management consulting and GIS applications.

With high level goals provided successful candidate will be responsible within the following areas:

• Strategic Consulting & Analysis*

Perform moderate to highly complex consulting analyses across operational improvement, organizational design, and workforce planning, aligning with client business needs.

Analyze utility asset management programs to enhance performance, compliance, and lifecycle cost-effectiveness.

Prepare detailed sections of management consulting reports and develop actionable recommendations for program enhancements.

• GIS Expertise in Asset Management*

Apply GIS methodologies to support utility asset inventory, spatial analysis, and lifecycle forecasting.

Integrate geospatial data with asset management systems to improve decision-making processes.

Provide advanced spatial modeling and analytics for infrastructure risk assessment, capital planning, and field operations optimization.

• Client Engagement & Communication*

Engage clients to collect and review data, validate findings, and align on project direction.

Deliver project status updates and final deliverables in alignment with client expectations and strategic objectives.

Meet with clients to identify current and future organizational and technological needs.

Participate in proposal development and RFP responses, collaborating closely with sales and technical teams.

• Compliance & Quality Assurance*

Ensure proposals and project outputs comply with industry best practices.

Review project documentation and deliverables for quality, accuracy, and consistency.

• Leadership & Mentorship*

Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior staff across both management consulting and GIS disciplines.

Support staff development through coaching, knowledge-sharing, and performance feedback.

• Thought Leadership & Collaboration*

Participate in Communities of Practice (CoP) to share knowledge and develop innovative approaches in consulting and GIS.

Attend industry conferences, contribute to publications, and participate in professional societies to remain at the forefront of emerging trends.

• Other Duties*

Perform additional duties as required to support the success of the project, team, and organization.

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Employment Type

Regular

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree.

10 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

Knowledge of full suite of Esri products and capabilities, Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS), Customer Information Systems (CIS), Project Management Information Systems (PMIS), Dashboard Analytics products and capabilities (e.g., PowerBI, Qlik, Tableau).

At least 6 years experience working with water utilities. Knowledge of water utility asset management concepts.