Project Director - Municipal Water

Reference: WATCON88_1750757278

My client is a tier 1 main general contractor that works in the water / wastewater industry and they are looking for a Project Director for their Atlanta location.

In this role, you will participate in project delivery in executing innovative planning, evaluation, design, permit, and construction support services for a variety of treatment plants, pumping stations, pipelines, and projects for industrial and municipal clients in the areas of water and wastewater. You will be a Civil/Mechanical/Environmental Engineer with a PE license that will provide project engineering. You will need experience managing and executing work involving projects for the municipal water and wastewater industry. In addition, you will utilize your consulting expertise to manage and execute work on projects.


Your responsibilities will include:

  • Sales
    • 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
    • Writes/reviews/edits proposal content
    • Reviews/edits design, scope, drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and schedules
    • Establishes prices and fees
    • Leads presentation of proposal and prospect follow-up
    • Negotiates contract terms with clients
  • Delivery
    • Directs preparation of conceptual estimate and periodic revisions thereto
    • Develops procurement and delivery strategy and schedules. Authorizes advance procurement of long-lead items where advantageous, securing client authorization as necessary
    • 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
    • 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
    • Directs preparation of and approves detailed cost estimates. Assists in the resolution of discrepancies or conflicts between conceptual and detailed estimates
    • Participates in the construction kick-off meeting
    • 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
    • Visits the project site periodically. Solicits client feedback
  • Post Delivery
    • 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

To thrive in this role, you'll need:

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

ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

$150,000.00 - $200,000.00
Per annum
USD150000 - USD200000 per annum
Added 24/06/2025
Reference: WATCON88_1750757278

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