Director - Project Development - Water/Wastewater

Description

• 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
• Leads presentation of proposal and prospect follow-up
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Reviews/edits design, scope, drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and schedules
• Negotiates contract terms with clients
• Directs preparation of conceptual estimate and periodic revisions thereto
• 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
• Leads team feedback and lessons learned sessions
• Establishes prices and fees
• Develops post-completion client follow-up strategy, including major warranty/rectification items and pursuit of repeat business opportunities
• Visits the project site periodically. Solicits client feedback
• Writes/reviews/edits proposal content
• Participates in the construction kick-off meeting

Requirements

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

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance