Preconstruction Director-Water/Wastewater

Kimmel & Associates • Seattle, WA

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About The Position

The Wastewater Preconstruction Director leads procurement and preconstruction phases on collaborative water and wastewater infrastructure 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. It calls for deep technical knowledge of advanced water and wastewater treatment processes and a strong record guiding projects through early-phase planning, budgeting, constructability, and GMP negotiations.

During procurement, the director develops strategy for RFQ and RFP responses; provides input on constructability, scheduling, materials, and project approach; collaborates on proposals; contributes technical and execution content; and identifies third-party approvals and permitting requirements. During preconstruction, the director manages operations and acts as a liaison among the client, designers, and construction team; provides technical input on treatment technologies; leads GMP development and pricing strategy, including early works packages; coordinates technical reviews and constructability assessments; builds client relationships; and oversees third-party coordination and approval processes.

Requirements

• 10–15 years of construction experience on major water/wastewater treatment projects.
• Proven success as a Preconstruction Manager on at least three collaborative delivery projects valued at $100 million or more each, using 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.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working on public works and low-bid design-bid-build projects.
• Prior estimating experience on water/wastewater infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction strategy development in response to RFQs and RFPs.
• Provide input on constructability, scheduling, materials, and project approach.
• Collaborate with designers, joint venture partners, and stakeholders to develop proposals.
• Author and contribute to 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, including 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 and promote a collaborative, solution-oriented mindset.
• Oversee third-party coordination 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director