Preconstruction Director-Water/Wastewater
About The Position
The Wastewater Preconstruction Director will lead procurement and preconstruction phases on collaborative delivery projects, including Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR), Progressive Design-Build (PDB), and Design-Build (DB). The role coordinates with internal project teams, design partners, joint venture entities, and public agency clients. This high-impact position calls for an experienced construction professional with deep technical knowledge of advanced water and wastewater treatment processes and a strong record of guiding projects through early-phase planning, budgeting, constructability, and GMP negotiations. The director develops procurement strategies and proposals, manages preconstruction operations, provides treatment-technology input, leads GMP development and pricing, coordinates reviews and approvals, and builds client relationships.
Requirements
- 10–15 years of construction experience on major water/wastewater treatment projects.
- Proven success as Preconstruction Manager on at least three collaborative delivery projects valued at $100 million or more each (CMAR, PDB, or DB).
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
- Strong technical understanding of advanced water treatment technologies, including RO, UV, and AOP.
- Prior estimating experience on water/wastewater infrastructure projects.
- Willingness to travel as required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working on public works and low-bid design-bid-build projects.
Responsibilities
- Lead preconstruction strategy development in response to RFQs and RFPs.
- Provide input on constructability, scheduling, materials, and project approach.
- Collaborate with designers, JV partners, and stakeholders to develop cohesive proposals.
- Author and contribute content for technical and execution sections of proposal documents.
- Identify and plan for third-party approvals and permitting requirements.
- Manage preconstruction operations and serve as liaison between the client, designers, and construction team.
- Provide technical input on treatment technologies such as RO, UV, and AOP to optimize cost and schedule.
- Lead GMP development and pricing strategy, including early works packages.
- Conduct technical reviews and coordinate constructability assessments.
- Build and foster strong client relationships, promoting a collaborative, solution-oriented mindset.
- Oversee coordination with third parties and help navigate approval processes.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Paid time off and company holidays.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Opportunity to work on landmark infrastructure projects with public agency clients.
- Organizational support for career development and leadership advancement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
