Project Director - Water Infrastructure

Job description

Overview

Haskell's collaborative, value-focused approach helps municipalities and businesses provide pure, uncompromised water, protect public health and welfare, and ensure vital environmental stewardship. We apply deep understanding and an extensive breadth of resources to tackle even the most complex projects. With a single point of responsibility, we break through the complications and provide a clearly better solution that fits each community's unique needs.

In this role, you will support project delivery across planning, evaluation, design, permitting, and construction for water and wastewater infrastructure, including treatment plants, pumping stations, and pipelines serving municipal clients. The position requires experience managing and executing projects within the municipal water and wastewater sector, along with the ability to apply consulting expertise to successfully lead project execution and deliver high-quality results.

Job Responsibilities

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

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

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

Education & Years of Experience

Bachelor's Degree in either Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related

Minimum of 10 years of experience in municipal water and wastewater engineering and consulting

Professional Engineer (PE) license highly preferred

To thrive in this role, you'll need:

Demonstrated experience across engineering and construction within the municipal water & wastewater sector

Strong leadership and management capabilities, effectively guiding teams and driving project success

Applies sound business acumen and organizational skills to manage priorities, resources, and project deliverables

Builds and maintains strong interpersonal relationships with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams

Leads client presentations and supports business development efforts through effective sales and communication skills

Communicates clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, across all levels of the organization

Negotiates contracts, scope, and project changes to achieve favorable outcomes while maintaining client satisfaction

Develops accurate project estimates and pricing strategies to support profitability and competitiveness

Manages and maintains project schedules, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with project goals

Benefits

At Haskell, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, professional development opportunities, and more. Join us and be part of a team where your contributions make a difference.

Environmental Factors and/or Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, this position is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand‑eye coordination, and arm, hand, and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment, and read application/form information. The associate frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, or protected veteran status.

Haskell will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessities. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

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Worksite address

salt lake city, UT, 84193, US

Who can apply

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