Talent.com
Search Partner Group
Director of Project Development - Municipal Water/Wastewater EngineeringSearch Partner Group • Frisco, TX, US
No longer accepting applications
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
  • Quick Apply
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.
Create a job alert for this search

Director of Project Development - Municipal Water/Wastewater Engineering • Frisco, TX, US

Similar jobs

Director of Engineering, Mobility & Payments Platform

WEX, Inc.Dallas, TX, United States
Full-time

Director of Engineering for their Mobility organization in Dallas, TX.This remote role requires leading an engineering team to develop core services for Mobility products.The ideal candidate holds ... Show more

 • Promoted

Director of MEP Engineering (PE)

JobotPlano, TX, United States
Full-time

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Kurt Holzmuller.Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button and sending us your resume.Salary: $140,000 - $160,000 per year.We are a multidisciplinary ... Show more

 • Promoted

Director of Engineering

The Falcon GroupDallas, TX, US
$150,000.00 yearly
Full-time
Quick Apply

WHO WE ARE At The Falcon Group, our mission is to deliver exceptional service across a broad range of industries, including multifamily, industrial, commercial, retail, hospitality, healthcare, and... Show more

Manager - Public Projects (Dallas Water Utilities-Civil Service)

City of Dallas, TXDallas, TX, United States
Full-time

Looking for more than just a job? The City of Dallas offers careers with purpose.With competitive benefits, growth opportunities, and a vibrant work culture, we're committed to helping you thrive w... Show more

 • Promoted

Regional Director of Quality - South

LoenbroDallas, TX, United States
Full-time

Regional Director of Quality - South.Company: Loenbro, LLC Business Unit/Department: Operations – Quality Location: Regional Office / Field-Based Reports to: Vice President of Quality Employment Ty... Show more

 • Promoted

Sr. Director, Software Engineering (Asset Intelligence)

Capital OnePlano, TX, United States
Full-time +1

Director, Software Engineering (Asset Intelligence).As a Capital One Senior Director of Software Engineering, you'll work on everything from customer-facing web and mobile applications using cuttin... Show more

 • Promoted

Scientific Project Director

MD Anderson Cancer CenterTown of Texas, WI, United States
Full-time

The Scientific Project Director will provide strategic, operational, and scientific project management support for one or more projects within the Breakthrough Discoveries Program.This role oversee... Show more

 • Promoted

Director of Engineering

Integrated Power ServicesDallas, TX, US
Full-time

IPS is seeking an innovative and dynamic Director of Engineering to join our team and make a significant impact by keeping our world advancing.At IPS, we innovate, inspire, and transform.We’re look... Show more

Director of Software Engineering

WEXDallas, TX, United States
Full-time

This is a remote position; however, the candidate must reside within 30 miles of one of the following locations: Boston, MA; San Francisco Bay Area, CA; Dallas, TX; Salt Lake City, UT; Seattle, WA;... Show more

 • Promoted

Director - Software Engineering (Dallas)

SlalomDallas, TX, United States
Full-time

The Cloud-Build's Software Engineering discipline within Slalom co-creates custom software, data, and cloud products with clients who are ready to accelerate their digital transformation.We’re pass... Show more

 • Promoted

Director of Software Engineering - Payments Technology

NaSPA, Inc.Plano, TX, United States
Full-time

Partner with business and product stakeholders to translate complex, ambiguous needs into clear technical requirements and delivery plans.Lead end-to-end delivery of low-latency, scalable solutions... Show more

 • Promoted

Senior Project Manager

HaysDallas, TX, United States
Full-time

An award-winning commercial general contractor that has been building the state of Texas since 1967.From preconstruction to final close-out, this firm operates on the basis of safety, integrity, le... Show more

 • Promoted

Director - Systems Engineering

FiservFrisco, TX, United States
Full-time

Calling all innovators - find your future at Fiserv.We're Fiserv, a global leader in Fintech and payments, and we move money and information in a way that moves the world.We connect financial insti... Show more

 • Promoted

Development Director

Well CommunityDallas, TX, United States
Full-time

The Development Director is responsible for planning and executing a comprehensive fundraising and external relations strategy for the organization.This role ensures the diversification and growth ... Show more

 • Promoted

Development Director

TradeJobsWorkForce75218 Dallas, TX, US
Full-time

Development Director Job Duties: Implement and execute annual fundraising plan to meet fundraising goal... Show more

 • Promoted

Electrical Project Director

Prism Electric, Inc.Garland, TX, US
Full-time

Project Director – Prism Electric.Join a Team That Powers Progress.Prism Electric is one of the most successful open-shop electrical contractors in the region, proudly serving Texas and Oklahoma.He... Show more

Associate Director - Transmission

Braun IntertecDallas, TX, United States
Full-time

Braun Intertec is seeking a highly motivated Associate Director to join our Renewable Energy and Infrastructure Team, with a primary focus on the transmission and power infrastructure sector in Tex... Show more

 • Promoted

Director Systems Engineering

DtccDallas, TX, United States
Full-time

Director Of Systems Engineering For Observability.Are you ready to make an impact at DTCC? Do you want to work on innovative projects, collaborate with a dynamic and supportive team, and receive in... Show more

 • Promoted

Director Business Development

Rising Edge GroupDallas, TX, US
Full-time
Quick Apply

Rising Edge Group is an electrical contracting company founded in 2002, specialization in high-voltage electrical solutions that power critical infrastructure across North America.With operations i... Show more

Submission for the position: Director of Quality Improvement

Baylor Scott & White HealthcareMcKinney, TX, United States
Full-time

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities.Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empo... Show more