Director of Project Development (BOO/DBOOM/PPP)

Aquatech International Corporation

193d

About The Position

At Aquatech, we tackle the challenges of water scarcity and complexity by leveraging technology, expertise, and financing to deliver comprehensive solutions that reduce carbon and recycled water footprint. As a leading global provider of water and process technology solutions, we help the world's most recognized companies achieve their sustainability and operational goals by implementing innovative approaches for water reuse, desalination, minimal and zero liquid discharge, and critical minerals recovery. Our work catalyzes the transition toward a more sustainable future and showcases our commitment to addressing water's role in climate adaptation. Aquatech is looking for a full-time Director of Project Development (USA) Water & Critical Minerals to lead early stage project development in North America. The Director of Project Development will perform the duties described in the job description below and will be considered an Exempt employee. The ideal candidate will lead the end-to-end development of water and critical minerals projects, from concept to financial close. This role requires hands-on management of technical, commercial, and regulatory aspects to screen, qualify, and advance projects through feasibility, permitting, and financing.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Science or Engineering, Finance, or a related field (MBA is preferred).
• Ten (10) or more years of relevant experience in infrastructure project development (Water, Mining, Energy, Critical Minerals, Renewable Fuels, etc).
• Ability to be a self-starter and capable of working and planning independently.
• Proficiency in financial modeling and feasibility studies.
• Knowledge of water treatment, renewable energy, or critical minerals sectors.
• Familiarity with complex multi-stakeholder infrastructure project development.
• Knowledge of Project finance structures.
• Familiarity with CRM tools for pipeline tracking (Salesforce, Hubspot, etc).
• Understanding of the supply chains for Critical Minerals or renewable energy.
• Experience drafting term sheets, EPC contracts, and offtake agreements.
• Proven ability to manage sales pipelines and close complex deals.
• Ability to collaborate, and negotiate in cross-functional team dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Identify greenfield/brownfield opportunities in water reuse, desalination, Industrial water/ wastewater, and critical minerals recovery.
• Build and manage a sales funnel of high-potential projects using market data, industry trends, and stakeholder networks.
• Screen leads for technical viability, market demand, and alignment with company strategy.
• Conduct pre-feasibility studies (technical, financial, environmental) to assess project risks/returns.
• Support building of financial models (NPV, IRR, DSCR) to evaluate project economics and funding requirements.
• Collaborate with engineers, consultants, and off-takers to validate design assumptions and commercial terms.
• Lead permitting efforts with federal/state agencies (EPA, USACE, BLM) and local communities.
• Negotiate term sheets with EPC contractors, technology providers, and off-takers.
• Engage investors, lenders, and grant agencies to secure financing (project finance, PPPs, grants).
• Qualify leads using criteria such as resource availability, permitting timelines, and ROI thresholds.
• Prepare pitch decks, proposals, and presentations for clients, partners, and investors.
• Convert opportunities into bankable projects by securing LOIs, MOUs, or binding agreements.
• Interface with CFOs and financial advisors to structure debt/equity financing.
• Prepare sources & use statements and support due diligence for lenders/investors.
• Ensure compliance with ESG standards to attract sustainable capital.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Company-paid holidays
• 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree