Director - Project Development - Water/Wastewater

The Haskell Company

The Role

Overview

Lead water/wastewater project delivery, sales, design, and construction management.

Key Responsibilities

  • schedule management
  • cost estimation
  • procurement planning
  • design review
  • proposal development
  • construction strategy

Tasks

-Negotiates contract terms with clients -Establishes prices and fees -Directs preparation of, and approves all schedules including design schedule, master project schedule, construction progress schedule, and periodic schedule revisions. Makes key decisions affecting schedule, consulting with clients as appropriate -Develops procurement and delivery strategy and schedules. Authorizes advance procurement of long-lead items where advantageous, securing client authorization as necessary -Directs preparation of and approves detailed cost estimates. Assists in the resolution of discrepancies or conflicts between conceptual and detailed estimates -Directs preparation of conceptual estimate and periodic revisions thereto -Participates in the construction kick-off meeting -Assembles and leads proposal response team and develops the proposal strategy and budget. Manages and coordinates response efforts for RFQ, RFP, and preparation of proposals -Leads team feedback and lessons learned sessions -Develops post-completion client follow-up strategy, including major warranty/rectification items and pursuit of repeat business opportunities -Writes/reviews/edits proposal content -Visits the project site periodically. Solicits client feedback -Leads presentation of proposal and prospect follow-up -Review project status, budget, and schedule with the Construction Project Manager on a regular basis. Participates in client changes and negotiations as needed. Approves initial billing Schedule of Values. Reviews Summary Cost Reports -Reviews/edits design, scope, drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and schedules -Leads design kick-off meeting. Directs overall project design and permitting activities, working through A/E Project Principal. Assures that conceptual estimate is used as a basis for project design. Leads client design review meetings. Reviews drawings and specifications prior to each issuance -Establishes a broad, overall strategy for construction. Approves construction project management organization and assignment of key individuals. Orients Construction Project Manager, when assigned, to project objectives, strategies, and client relationships

Requirements

  • 15+ years
  • water engineering
  • project management
  • pe license
  • b.s. degree
  • communication

What You Bring

-Minimum of 15 years of experience in municipal water and wastewater engineering and consulting -Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to conduct effective presentations and written report preparation -Strong project management and leadership skills -Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred -Successful marketing, proposal writing, proposal management, and public presentation experience a plus -B.S. degree in a related engineering field (Civil, Environmental, etc.)

The Company

About The Haskell Company

-Founded with a mission to deliver comprehensive solutions in design, engineering, and construction. -The company has built a reputation for excellence by integrating all aspects of project delivery under one roof. -It specializes in large-scale, complex projects for industries including industrial, energy, infrastructure, and more. -Notable for its ability to handle diverse project types, from commercial buildings to heavy civil infrastructure. -The Haskell Company has a strong track record of delivering projects on time, under budget, and with a focus on innovation. -Its expertise spans from residential developments to large-scale energy and water infrastructure projects. -Known for working with high-profile clients across various sectors, consistently ensuring project success. -The company’s unique ability to merge multiple disciplines ensures projects are handled efficiently from start to finish.

Sector Specialisms

Advanced Manufacturing

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Commercial

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Healthcare

Life Sciences

Religious & Cultural

Automation

Manufacturing Consulting

Material Handling Systems

Packaging Systems

Process Systems

System Analytics & Modeling

Virtual Design & Construction

Civil Site Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Structural Engineering

Process Systems Engineering