Director of Project Development – Water/Wastewater ?
Location: Frisco, TX - Relocation is available
Job Summary We are seeking an experienced
Director of Project Development to lead
water and wastewater engineering projects for municipal and industrial clients on the Water Market Team. This role combines
business development,
project management, and
engineering leadership to deliver innovative solutions for
treatment plants,
pumping stations,
pipelines, and related infrastructure. This is a client facing/business development strategic role for someone with municipal water construction market with project leadership and market relationships. Strong preference for candidates with Texas market experience.
Responsibilities - Lead proposal development, pricing strategies, and client negotiations for RFQs and RFPs
- Oversee project planning, design, permitting, and construction support
- Develop procurement strategies, project schedules, and cost estimates
- Manage client relationships and pursue repeat business opportunities
- Provide leadership and mentorship to engineering and project teams
Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in related engineering or construction management field (ie. Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, etc.)
- 10-15+ years of experience in municipal water/wastewater project management
- Proven track record leading complex capital projects.
- Deep experience with CMAR, Progressive Design-Build, and other collaborative delivery models.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license and/or DBIA Certification is a plus.
- Proven success in project management, proposal writing, and public presentations
- Strong leadership, mentoring, communication, and negotiation skills
Benefits - Competitive Director-level salary
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) eligibility
- Self-managed PTO
- Performance-based bonus structure
- $200-260K+ Total Compensation Potential
- Flexible remote work options with travel to offices and job sites as needed