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Director of Project Development - Municipal Water/Wastewater Engineering

Director of Project Development - Municipal Water/Wastewater Engineering

Search Partner Group • Frisco, TX, US
30+ days ago
Salary
$160,000.00 yearly
Job type
  • Permanent
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Job description

Director of Project Development – Water & Wastewater

Frisco, TX (Relocation assistance available)

Base Salary: $160,000 – $190,000
Bonus: Up to 40% (project wins, performance, and execution?based)
Total Compensation Potential: $200K–$260K+
Job Type: Full?Time | Direct Hire
About the Opportunity
A nationally respected, employee?owned design?build construction organization is seeking a Director of Project Development – Water/Wastewater to lead major municipal infrastructure pursuits and projects across North Texas and beyond.

This is a senior, client?facing leadership role designed for someone who has personally delivered large municipal water or wastewater projects and understands how to shape, price, and win complex work through CMAR and Progressive Design?Build delivery models.

While Texas market knowledge is a strong plus, the priority is deep, hands?on experience delivering $50M+ water infrastructure projects and owning both preconstruction and execution strategy.
Role Summary
The Director of Project Development will serve as a senior leader within the Water Market team, responsible for:
  • Driving project pursuits, pricing strategy, and GMP development
  • Leading early?stage project planning through construction support
  • Building and maintaining strong municipal client relationships
  • Mentoring project managers, engineers, and preconstruction teams

This role blends business development, technical leadership, and construction expertise—ideal for a senior PM or Project Director ready to step into a broader, market?facing leadership role.
Key Responsibilities Project Development & Pursuit Leadership
  • Lead RFQ/RFP pursuits, proposal strategy, pricing, and client interviews
  • Develop preconstruction plans, cost models, schedules, and GMPs
  • Partner with estimating, engineering, and construction teams during pursuits
  • Support negotiated and competitive CMAR / PDB opportunities
Project & Technical Leadership
  • Provide oversight for planning, design coordination, permitting, and construction support
  • Guide procurement strategies and construction phasing plans
  • Serve as a senior technical and strategic resource on complex projects
Client & Market Engagement
  • Build long?term relationships with municipal owners and key stakeholders
  • Support repeat business and strategic account development
  • Represent the firm in public meetings, presentations, and negotiations
Team Leadership & Mentorship
  • Mentor project managers, engineers, and preconstruction professionals
  • Promote consistent project delivery standards and best practices
  • Support talent development within the water/wastewater practice
Ideal Background Required Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management (Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, or related)
  • 10–15+ years delivering municipal water/wastewater infrastructure, including:
    • Water Treatment Plants (WTPs)
    • Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTPs)
    • Pump Stations
    • Large?diameter transmission pipelines
  • Hands?on CMAR or Progressive Design?Build leadership (not hard?bid only)
  • Experience as a Project Director or Senior Project Manager on $50M+ projects
  • Strong preconstruction and GMP development experience
Preferred
  • Texas municipal water market experience (DFW strongly preferred)
  • PE license and/or DBIA certification
  • Proven success in client presentations and public forums
  • Background with regional or national heavy civil / water contractors
What Sets This Role Apart
  • Director?level impact without excessive bureaucracy
  • Strong, diversified water project pipeline (not a one?off hire)
  • True influence over how projects are pursued, structured, and delivered
  • Long?term growth path within a stable, employee?owned organization
Compensation, Bonus & Ownership
  • Competitive base salary: $160K–$190K
  • Performance?based bonus up to 40%, tied to:
    • Project wins
    • Financial performance
    • Overall contribution
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) — company?funded equity participation
  • Sign?on and relocation assistance available as needed
Benefits Highlights
  • Multiple health plan options, including HSA?eligible plans with company contributions
  • Employer?paid short? and long?term disability
  • 401(k) with discretionary company match
  • Company?paid accident and critical illness coverage
  • Self?managed PTO with flexibility and accountability
  • 9 paid holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program (counseling, financial, legal resources)
  • Wellness program with annual incentives
  • Flexible work environment with travel to offices and project sites as needed
Why Apply?
This is a rare opportunity to step into a strategic water?sector leadership role where your experience actually drives decisions—how projects are won, structured, and delivered. If you’ve led major municipal water projects and want broader ownership, long?term upside, and employee ownership, this role warrants a serious look.
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